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<TH WIDTH="24%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=1><B>LOAN NUMBER</B></FONT><HR NOSHADE></TH>
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<TD WIDTH="24%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>1031000029-503</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="26%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>EPIQ Systems, Inc.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="12%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>08/07/02</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>$5,000,000.00</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="9%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>4.75%</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="16%" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>02/07/03</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B> <A NAME="lg4559_promissory_note_(commercial_#1__pro02087"> </A>
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<BR>    PROMISSORY NOTE<BR>  (Commercial&#151;Revolving Draw&#151;Variable Rate)    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DATE AND PARTIES.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The date of this PromissoryNote (Note) is June&nbsp;4, 2002. The parties and their addresses are: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>LENDER:  </B></FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>GOLD BANK</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
11301 Nall Avenue<BR>
Leawood, Kansas 66211<BR>
Telephone: (913)&nbsp;307-2427 </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>BORROWER:  </B></FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>EPIQ SYSTEMS,&nbsp;INC.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
a Kansas Corporation<BR>
501 Kansas Avenue<BR>
Kansas City, Kansas 66105 </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DEFINITIONS.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> As used in this Note, the terms have the following meanings: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pronouns.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> The pronouns "I," "me," and "my" refer to each Borrower signing this Note, individually and together with their
heirs, successors and assigns, and each other person or legal entity (including guarantors, endorsers, and sureties) who agrees to pay this Note. "You" and "Your" refer to the
Lender, with its participants or syndicators, successors and assigns, or any person or company that acquires an interest in the Loan. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Note.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Note refers to this document, and any extensions, renewals, modifications and substitutions of this Note. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loan.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Loan refers to this transaction generally, including obligations and duties arising from the terms of all documents
prepared or submitted for this transaction such as applications, security agreements, disclosures or notes, and this Note. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Property is any property, real, personal or intangible, that secures my performance of the obligations of this
Loan. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Percent.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Rates and rate change limitations are expressed as annualized percentages. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PROMISE TO PAY.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> For value received, I promise to pay you or your order, at your address, or at such other location as you
may designate, amounts advanced from time to time under the terms of this Note up to the maximum outstanding principal balance of $5,000,000.00 (Principal), plus interest </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>1</FONT></P>

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from the date of disbursement, on the unpaid outstanding Principal balance until this Note matures or this obligation is accelerated. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I
may borrow up to the Principal amount more than one time. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All
advances made will be made subject to all other terms and conditions of this Loan. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purpose of Advances.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> I agree that all advances made under this Loan are for the same purpose I originally stated on the
application. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;INTEREST.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Interest will accrue on the unpaid Principal balance of this Note at the rate of </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><B>4.75&nbsp;percent (Interest Rate)</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> until
August&nbsp;8, 2002, after which time it may change as described in the Variable Rate subsection. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest After Default.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> If you declare a default under the terms of this Loan, including for failure to pay in full at
maturity, you may increase the Interest Rate payable on the outstanding Principal balance of this Note. In such event, interest will accrue on the outstanding Principal balance at
18.000&nbsp;percent until paid in full. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maximum Interest Amount.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Any amount assessed or collected as interest under the terms of this Note or obligation will be
limited to the Maximum Lawful Amount of interest allowed by state or federal law. Amounts collected in excess of the Maximum Lawful Amount will be applied first to the unpaid Principal balance. Any
remainder will be refunded to me. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statutory Authority.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> The amount assessed or collected on this Note is authorized by the Kansas usury laws under Kan. Stat.
Ann. &sect;16-207. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrual.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> During the scheduled term of this Loan interest accrues using an Actual/360&nbsp;days counting method. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Variable Rate.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> The Interest Rate may change during the term of this transaction. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;Index.
Beginning with the first Change Date, the Interest Rate will be based on the following index: the highest base rate on corporate loans posted by at least 75% of
the nation's 30 largest banks that The Wall Street Journal publishes as the Prime Rate. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>The
Current Index is the most recent index figure available on each Change Date. You do not guaranty by selecting this Index, or the margin, that the Interest Rate on this Note will be the same rate
you charge on any other loans or class of loans you make to me or other borrowers. If this Index is no longer available, you will substitute a similar index. You will give me notice of your choice. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;Change
Date. Each date on which the Interest Rate may change is called a Change Date. The Interest Rate may change August&nbsp;8, 2002 and daily thereafter. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;Calculation
Of Change. On each Change Date, you will calculate the Interest Rate, which will be the Current Index. The result of this calculation will be rounded to the
nearest .001&nbsp;percent. Subject to any limitations, this will be the Interest Rate until the next Change Date. The new Interest Rate will become effective on each Change Date. The Interest Rate
and other charges on this Note will never exceed the highest rate or charge allowed by law for this Note. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;Effect
Of Variable Rate. A change in the Interest Rate will have the following effect on the payments: The amount of scheduled payments will change. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;REMEDIAL CHARGES.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> In addition to interest or other finance charges, I agree that I will pay these additional fees based on
my method and pattern of payment. Additional remedial charges may be described elsewhere in this Note. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Late Charge.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> If a payment is more than 10&nbsp;days late, I will be charged 5.000&nbsp;percent of the Unpaid Portion
of Payment or $25.00, whichever is greater. I will pay this late charge promptly but only once for each late payment. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Returned Check Charge.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> I agree to pay a service charge not to exceed $30.00 for each check, negotiable order of withdrawal
or draft I issue in connection with this Loan that is returned because it has been dishonored. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;GOVERNING AGREEMENT.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> This Note is further governed by the Commercial Loan Agreement executed between you and me as part of
this Loan, as modified, amended or supplemented. Upon execution of this Note, I represent that I have reviewed and am in compliance with the terms contained in the Commercial Loan Agreement. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PAYMENT.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> I agree to pay all accrued interest on the balance outstanding from time to time in regular payments beginning
September&nbsp;7, 2002, then on the same day of each month thereafter. Any payment scheduled for a date falling beyond the last day of the month, will be due on the last day. A final payment of the
entire unpaid outstanding balance of Principal and interest will be due February&nbsp;7, 2003. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments
will be rounded to the nearest $.01. With the final payment I also agree to pay any additional fees or charges owing and the amount of any advances you have made to others on my
behalf. Payments scheduled to be paid on the 29th, 30th or 31st day of a month that contains no such day will, instead, be made on the last day of such month. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest
payments will be applied first to any charges I owe other than late charges, then to accrued, but unpaid interest, then to late charges. Principal payments will be applied first
to the outstanding Principal balance, then to any late charges. If you and I agree to a different application of payments,
we will describe our agreement on this Note. The actual amount of my final payment will depend on my payment record. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PREPAYMENT.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> I may prepay this Loan in full or in part at any time. Any partial prepayment will not excuse any later
scheduled payments until I pay in full. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LOAN PURPOSE.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> The purpose of this Loan is to provide an additional working capital. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ADDITIONAL TERMS.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Non-usage Fee: There is a <SUP>1</SUP>/<SMALL>8</SMALL>%, or $6,250.00 non-usage fee for
this note. This amount will be collected semi-annually. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>10.&nbsp;&nbsp;SECURITY.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> This Loan is not secured. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>11.&nbsp;&nbsp;WAIVERS AND CONSENT.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> To the extent not prohibited by law, I waive protest, presentment for payment, demand, notice of
acceleration, notice of intent to accelerate and notice of dishonor. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional Waivers By Borrower.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> In addition, I, and any party to this Note and Loan, to the extent permitted by law,
consent to certain actions you may take, and generally waive defenses that may be available based on these actions or based on the status of a party to this Note. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;You
may renew or extend payments on this Note, regardless of the number of such renewals or extensions. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;You
may release any Borrower, endorser, guarantor, surety, accommodation maker or any other co-signer. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;You
may release, substitute or impair any Property securing this Note. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;You,
or any institution participating in this Note, may invoke your right of set-off. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5)&nbsp;&nbsp;You
may enter into any sales, repurchases or participations of this Note to any person in any amounts and I waive notice of such sales, repurchases or participations. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6)&nbsp;&nbsp;I
agree that any of us signing this Note as a Borrower is authorized to modify the terms of this Note or any instrument securing, guarantying or relating to this Note. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Waiver By Lender.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Your course of dealing, or your forbearance from, or delay in, the exercise of any of your rights,
remedies, privileges or right to insist upon my strict performance of any provisions contained in this Note, or other Loan documents, shall not be construed as a waiver by you, unless any such waiver
is in writing and is signed by you. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>12.&nbsp;&nbsp;APPLICABLE LAW.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> This Note is governed by the laws of Kansas, the United States of America and to the extent required, by
the laws of the jurisdiction where the Property is located. In the event of a dispute, the exclusive forum, venue and place of jurisdiction will be in Kansas, unless otherwise required by law. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>13.&nbsp;&nbsp;JOINT AND INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY AND SUCCESSORS.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> My obligation to pay this Loan is independent of the obligation of any
other person who has also agreed to pay it. You may sue me alone, or anyone else who is obligated on this Loan, or any number of us together, to collect this Loan. Extending this Loan or new
obligations under this Loan, will not affect my duty under this Loan and I will still be obligated to pay this Loan. The duties and benefits of this Loan will bind and benefit the successors and
assigns of you and me. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>14.&nbsp;&nbsp;AMENDMENT, INTEGRATION AND SEVERABILITY.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> This Note may not be amended or modified by oral agreement. No amendment or
modification of this Note is effective unless made in writing and executed by you and me. This Note is the complete and final expression of the agreement. If any provision of this Note is
unenforceable, then the unenforceable provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>15.&nbsp;&nbsp;INTERPRETATION.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Whenever used, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. The section
headings are for convenience only and are not to be used to interpret or define the terms of this Note. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>16.&nbsp;&nbsp;NOTICE, FINANCIAL REPORTS AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> Unless otherwise required by law, any notice will be given by
delivering it or mailing it by first class mail to the appropriate party's address listed in the DATE AND PARTIES section, or to any other address designated in writing. Notice to one party will be
deemed to be notice to all parties. I will inform you in writing of any change in my name, address or other application information. I agree to sign, deliver, and file any
additional documents or certifications that you may consider necessary to perfect, continue, and preserve my obligations under this Loan and to confirm your lien status on any Property. Time is of the
essence. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>17.&nbsp;&nbsp;CREDIT INFORMATION.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> I agree that from time to time you may obtain credit information about me from others, including
other lenders and credit reporting agencies, and report to others (such as a credit reporting agency) your credit experience with me. I agree that you will not be liable for any claim arising from the
use of information provided to you by others or for providing such information to others. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>18.&nbsp;&nbsp;ERRORS AND OMISSIONS.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> I agree, if<SUB>.</SUB> requested by you, to fully cooperate in the correction, if necessary, in
the reasonable discretion of you of any and all loan closing documents so that all documents accurately describe the loan between you and me. I agree to assume all costs including by way of
illustration and not limitation, actual expenses, legal fees and marketing losses for failing to reasonably comply with your requests within thirty (30)&nbsp;days. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><B>19.&nbsp;&nbsp;SIGNATURES.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> By signing, I agree to the terms contained in this Note. I also acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Note. </FONT></P>

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