Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, whenever in this Agreement any of the parties hereto is referred to, such reference shall be deemed to include the successors and permitted assigns of such party, provided that Borrower may not assign its obligations hereunder except as may be provided in, and in accordance with, the Loan Agreement. All covenants and promises and agreements in this Agreement contained, by or on behalf of Borrower, shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns.