LOAN AGREEMENT This Agreement states that Richard Epstein is loaning eConnect the sum of $100,000 on the following terms and conditions: 1. The loan will be repaid at 15% simple interest on May 15, 2000. 2. The combined principal and interest will be $115,000. /s/ Thomas S. Hughes /s/ Richard Epstein Thomas S. Hughes Richard Epstein Chairman & CEO, eConnect