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Exhibit 10(d)
PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION LENDER AGREEMENT FOR GUARANTEE OF
ASSISTANCE AGENCY NATIONAL GUARANTY STUDENT LOANS WITH FEDERAL REINSURANCE
AGREEMENT (for loans to students and parents of students pursuant to the
Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended)
WHEREAS The First National Bank of Chicago, not in its individual capacity but solely as Eligible Lender Trustee on behalf
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of the KeyCorp Student Loan Trust 1996-A pursuant to the Trust Agreement dated as of , 1996, between
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KeyBank USA, National Association, and the Eligible Lender Trustee, as the same may be amended, including by way
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of amendment and restatement, from time to time (the "Trust Agreement")
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(Corporate Name)
Located at One First National Plaza, Suite 0126, Attention: Corporate Trust Administration ,
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(Street Address)
Chicago Illinois 60670,
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(City) (State) (Zip Code)
hereinafter referred to as the "Lender," wishes to be able to secure guarantee
of loans made to students pursuing programs of higher or vocational education at
eligible institutions, and to parents of such students pursuant to the
aforementioned federal legislation, hereinafter referred to as the "Act;" and
WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, hereinafter
referred to as the "Agency," was created by the Act of August 7, 1963, P.L. 549
for the purpose of improving higher educational opportunities and to that end
the Agency is empowered to guarantee loans; and
WHEREAS, the Lender wishes to participate in the Agency's National Guaranty
Program.
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed that:
1. Within such limits as may be set by it, the Agency shall guarantee the
full amount of all loans made by the Lender, or for loans with a first
disbursement on or after October 1, 1993, no less than 98% of the full
amount of all loans, including principal and interest, made by the
Lender, except that all loans continue to be 100% guaranteed in the
event of death, disability or bankruptcy regardless of disbursement
date, which are eligible for such guarantee under the Act, the
regulations issued under the Act and the Rules and Regulations and
policies of the Agency with the exception of those pertaining to
Pennsylvania Residency/Domicile, which Act, regulations, Rules and
Regulations and policies as they may be from time to time amended are
made part of this Agreement.
2. The Agency shall guarantee loans without regard to sex, age, race,
color, religion, handicapped status, income, national origin or any
other basis prohibited by applicable law and the Lender will not
discriminate in the making of loans to eligible borrowers or in the
treatment of such borrowers on any prohibited basis.
3. On all loans guaranteed, the Agency agreed to obtain maximum
reinsurance by means of an agreement with the Federal Government
pursuant to the Act.
4. The Lender authorizes the Agency to act as its representative with
respect to retaining the school's statement of the student's enrollment
and need. This document will be retained for the five-year period as
required of the Lender by federal regulations.
5. The Lender shall designate its Servicer to maintain for all loans
guaranteed a system of records and accounts, shall afford access
thereto, and shall furnish such periodic and separate reports as may
reasonably be required by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the
Agency, under the Act, regulations, Rules and Regulations and policies
identified above. For loans paid in full or otherwise discharged, the
records shall be retained by the Lender as required by the Act,
regulations, Rules and Regulations, and policies identified above.
6. The Agency agrees to purchase eligible loans made by the Lender
provided that such loans are in default (as defined by the Act,
regulations, Rules and Regulations and policies identified above); the
loan was made in accordance with the Act,
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regulations, Rules and Regulations and policies identified above; the
Lender has otherwise exercised due diligence in the making, servicing,
and collection of such loans; and, title to the loan note has been
subrogated to the Agency by the Lender.
7. Failure of the Lender to comply with the terms hereof with respect to
an individual loan shall not invalidate the guarantee of the Agency to
the Lender with respect to other loans held in compliance with the
terms of this Agreement.
8. In making loans under the Act, the Lender will undertake to secure such
reductions in borrowers' obligations to pay interest on loans held by
the Lender as they may be eligible to receive under the Act and
regulations. The Lender further agrees to comply with all applicable
Federal and State laws in originating guaranteed student loans.
9. The Agency agrees to maintain at all times reverse levels which comply
with Section 428(c)(10) of the Higher Education Act, as amended.
10. This Agreement may be terminated by the Lender upon sixty (60) days
written notice. The Agency may limit, suspend or terminate this
Agreement in the manner provided for by the Agency Rules and
Regulations. All rights, duties and obligations hereunder shall
immediately cease upon termination, except the rights and obligations
of the parties which existed as of the date of termination.
11. The Lender wishes to participate in the following programs: (Please
check all applicable programs)
X Stafford
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PLUS
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X SLS
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X Consolidation
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12. The Agency agrees to reimburse the Lender for any federal special
allowance payments lost with respect to an individual loan as a result
of a delay in payment of a claim under this Agreement by the Agency to
the Lender with respect to such loan.
13. The Agency agrees upon written request to furnish a copy of its most
recent audited financial statements to any holder of record of Notes or
Certificates (each as defined in the Trust Agreement) of KeyCorp
Student Loan Trust 1996-A.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Lender and the Agency have caused this
Agreement to be duly executed and delivered this _____ day of __________, 1996.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION
CHICAGO, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT ASSISTANCE AGENCY
SOLELY AS ELIGIBLE LENDER TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF
KEYCORP STUDENT LOAN TRUST 1996-A
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Authorized Signature
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Title Title
833220
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D.E. Lender Code Number
36-7111819
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Federal Tax Identification Number
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Approved as to form and legality this Approved as to form and legality this
_____ day of __________, 1996 _____ day of __________, 1996
______________________________________ ______________________________________
PHEAA Chief Counsel Deputy Attorney General
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LENDER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
FOR CONSOLIDATION LOANS
THIS AGREEMENT is made this _____ day of __________, 1996, by and
between the PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY, a public
corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with
its principal office at 1200 North Seventh Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
17102 (herein called "Agency") and THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, not in
its individual capacity but solely as Eligible Lender Trustee on behalf of the
KeyCorp Student Loan Trust 1996-A, with its principal office at One First
National Plaza, Suite 0126, Chicago, Illinois 60670, Attention: Corporate Trust
Administration, (herein called "Lender").
W I T N E S S E T H:
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WHEREAS, Agency was created by the Act of August 7, 1963, P.L. 549 for
the purpose of improving higher educational opportunities and to that end Agency
is empowered to guarantee loans of money, and
WHEREAS, Lender wishes to make Consolidation Loans to eligible
borrowers and/or purchase Consolidation Loans made pursuant to the Higher
Education Act of 1965, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, Agency and Lender agree as follows:
1. This Agreement incorporates and is amended by Guidelines
issued by Agency governing details of loans and guarantees
made pursuant hereto. The Guidelines comply with state and
federal law, regulations and interpretations thereof, and
provisions of this Agreement which become inconsistent with
any of the above will automatically be amended upon changes to
the Higher Education Act of 1965 or upon the issuance of new
and revised Guidelines.
2. Upon purchasing an existing Consolidation Loan or making a
Consolidation Loan, Lender agrees to comply with all Agency
Guidelines regarding Consolidation Loans guaranteed by Agency.
3. In making a Consolidation Loan, Lender will make a
Consolidation Loan to an eligible borrower only if the
borrower certifies that he/she has no other application
pending for a Consolidation Loan and Lender either currently
holds an outstanding loan of the borrower which he/she has
selected for consolidation or has obtained a certification
from the borrower that he/she has been unable to obtain a
Consolidation Loan from the holders of his/her outstanding
loans selected for consolidation, or for a Consolidation Loan
made on or after July 1, 1994, has obtained a certification
from the borrower that he/she has been unable to obtain a
Consolidation Loan with income-sensitive repayment terms from
the holders of his/her loans selected for consolidation.
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4. In making a Consolidation Loan, Lender will determine, to its
satisfaction, in accordance with reasonable and prudent
business practices, for each loan being consolidated that:
a. each loan is a legal, valid and binding obligation of
the borrower;
b. each loan was made and serviced in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations; and
c. the insurance on each loan is in full force and
effect.
5. In making a Consolidation Loan before July 1, 1994, Lender
will comply with all requirements set forth in Section 428C of
the Higher Education Act, as amended, including the following:
a. the interest rate shall be determined in accordance
with the Act;
b. the amount of each Consolidation Loan will be not
less than $7,500.00 and will equal the sum of the
unpaid principal, accrued unpaid interest and late
charges of all loans selected by the borrower for
consolidation; and
c. the repayment terms may include graduated or income
sensitive repayment schedules as set forth in the Act
and Guidelines.
In making a Consolidation Loan on or after July 1, 1994,
Lender will comply with all requirements set forth in Section
428C of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended,
including the following:
a. the interest rate shall be determined in accordance
with the Act;
b. the amount of each Consolidation Loan will equal the
sum of the unpaid principal, accrued interest and
late charges of all eligible loans selected by the
borrower for consolidation; and
c. the repayment terms shall include graduated or income
sensitive repayment schedules established in
accordance with the regulations of the Secretary.
6. In making a Consolidation Loan, Lender will use the proceeds
of the Consolidation Loan to pay the holder(s) of the loans
selected for consolidation to discharge the borrower's
liability on such loans.
7. Agency guarantees to Lender, its assignees, and its
successors, subject to each and all of the conditions set
forth herein and the Guidelines issued from time to time by
Agency, repayment of the unpaid principal and interest due and
owing after default on the promissory note by a borrower, or
for Consolidation Loans made on or after October 1, 1993, no
less than 98% of the unpaid principal and interest due and
owing after default on the promissory note by a borrower,
except that Consolidation Loans continue to be 100% guaranteed
in the event of death, disability or bankruptcy regardless of
disbursement date.
8. If Lender no longer intends to make or hold Consolidation
Loans under this Agreement, it shall so notify Agency, in
writing, and this Agreement shall
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terminate sixty (60) days after receipt of the notice. This
Agreement may be terminated by Agency in accordance with
Agency Guidelines. Termination of this Agreement shall not
affect the guarantee of the loans issued prior to the date of
termination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed such on the day,
month and year first above written.
PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION
ASSISTANCE AGENCY
By:
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Title:
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO,
NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS
ELIGIBLE LENDER TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF KEYCORP
STUDENT LOAN TRUST 1996-A
By:
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Title:
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D.E. Code: 833220
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Approved as to form and legality this Approved as to form and legality this
_____ day of __________, 1996 _____ day of __________, 1996
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
PHEAA Chief Counsel Deputy Attorney General
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