American Business Finance                                                                                                                      Ph (941) 377-1258

5341 Sarapoint Drive                                                                                                                                  Fax (941) 378-9070

Sarasota, FL 34232                                                                                                                                     Email: info@americanbusinessfinance.net

                                                                                               AGREEMENT                                                                     

 

This AGREEMENT made this _______day of _______200__, by and between AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCE, Inc., a Florida Corp., 5341 Sarapoint Dr., Sarasota, FL  34232, and: (Name):________________________________________________________________

as "Client", of (Street):________________________________________________________City_______________________________

State __________Zip_________Email________________________________Ph(____)______________Fax(____)________________

WHEREAS, Consultant provides non-exclusive management and consulting services to businesses in obtaining capital from third parties for funding and operation of businesses, including EQUIPMENT LEASING, FACTORING, START-UP CAPITAL, WORKING CAPITAL, CONSUMER RECEIVABLES and sale of INSTALLMENT SALE CONTRACTS; and WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Consultant for the following purposes(s):___________________________________________________________________________.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, $10.00 cash-in-hand paid, the parties agree as follows:

Section One - Client hereby retains Consultant for the above purposes(s) for an initial period of _________(___) days.  This Agreement exists in perpetuity until otherwise cancelled as provided for herein, and shall remain in full force and effect past the initial period if activities are underway by Consultant or if Client requests additional services.  If Client requests the continuing services of Consultant after the initial period of the Agreement, or other latter date, then this Agreement shall be in force and prevail for services rendered by Consultant with Fees due and Payable as enumerated herein, or as may be Amended. Either party may cancel this Agreement on ten (10) days written notice to the other party.  However, Fees will be due and payable if activities undertaken by Consultant while the Agreement was in force results in subsequent Funding to Client.

Section Two - Consultant hereby agrees to non-exclusively utilize its best efforts in accomplishing Client's above-stated purpose(s).  Client acknowledges that no representations as to the accomplishment of Client's purpose(s) have been made, no source of funds has been guaranteed, and no purchaser of installment sale contracts has been guaranteed by Consultant. 

Section Three - Payment of Fees Earned is Due at Closing. Client shall pay, or cause to be paid, to American Business Finance, or its designee, a fee equal to _________percent (____%) for the first________ advance(s) of funds, and additional fees equal to ___________percent (____%) for succeeding transactions (Fundings) to the Client by the Funder, said fee(s) payable at closing and received by Consultant not more than seven (7) business days after funding. Client hereby authorizes Consultant, at Consultant's discretion, to present this Agreement to Purchaser, Funder or Lender as authorization for the fee(s) agreed to herein to be paid direct to American Business Finance, or its designee, from proceeds of the purchase, lending, funding or other extension of credit, or funding, as applicable, at closing.

Section Four - Option of Client to Reject Offer Without Liability. Client shall not be obligated to accept any offer to purchase, financing or extension of credit, and Client may reject such offer without liability for the fee payable to American Business Finance, provided Client does not return to the source (funder), introduced by Consultant after Agreement expiration.

Section Five - Client acknowledges that Consultant is, or may be, performing similar services for other Clients and agrees that the performance of such other service shall not be a breach of this Agreement or any duty to Client by Consultant.  Consultant may, in certain situations, receive additional remuneration (Referral Fees) from the Funder without further notice or disclosure required.

Section Six - Client authorizes Consultant, Purchaser or Lender or their agent(s) or investigator(s) to perform or obtain such credit, financial or other background investigations as Consultant or Third Party Lender or Purchaser may require and to distribute such information to prospective sources of financing on behalf of Client.  Client acknowledges its responsibility to provide accurate, complete, and verifiable information including, but not limited to, pro-formas, cash flow analysis, financial statements, business plans and any other documentation that may be reasonably required.  Client will hold harmless and indemnify Consultant for any loss or damage suffered by Client as a result of any Client or Consultant inaccuracies or errors of omission or commission.

Section Seven - This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws of the State of Florida and Venue for any disputes concerning or arising out of this Agreement shall be Sarasota County, Florida.  In connection with any Litigation, Arbitration or Mediation, including Discovery, Hearing, or at Trial or Appellate Levels, concerning or arising out of this contract, the Consultant, American Business Finance and its officers and employees, shall be entitled to all costs and attorney's fees from Client should such dispute be decided in favor of American Business Finance (Consultant).

Section Eight - Client gives its express permission and consent to Consultant to announce successful conclusion of funding through Consultant on behalf of the Client, and advise prospective clients that Consultant arranged Financing for the Client.

Section Nine - Addendum(s)_________________________________________________________________________________

N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals on the date first written.

 

For: AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCE                                                        Client: ______________________________________________

By:_____________________________Date _______                                      By_____________________________________Date__________

                                                                                                              As Authorized Signatory