The provisions of this Mortgage are intended to comply, and to be read together with, the laws of the State. Where applicable law is contrary to the provisions of this Mortgage, such applicable law shall prevail if and only to the extent such applicable law is mandatory by its terms, it being the express intent of the parties that any contrary legal authority that is permissive is hereby knowingly and voluntarily waived by the parties as set forth in the covenants, terms and conditions of this Mortgage.