Comprehensive Waiver Authorization for Temporary Debt Covenant Relief Requests

1. Section 1: Borrower Account, Outstanding Loan Facilities & Covenant Metadata

This section captures essential borrower identification, all active credit facilities, and detailed covenant breach metadata. Complete all mandatory fields to establish the foundation for waiver evaluation.

 

Borrower Legal Entity Name

Primary Borrower Account Number

Borrower Industry Sector Classification

Lead Relationship Manager Name

Original Credit Agreement Date

Outstanding Loan Facilities Summary

Facility ID

Facility Type

Original Facility Amount

Current Outstanding Balance

Maturity Date

Base Interest Rate

Primary Covenant Type

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
1
FAC-001
Term Loan
$50,000,000.00
$42,500,000.00
6/30/2027
SOFR+350bps
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
2
FAC-002
Revolving Credit
$20,000,000.00
$15,000,000.00
12/31/2026
SOFR+300bps
Interest Coverage Ratio
3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Covenant Breach Metadata

Covenant Name

Financial Metric

Original Threshold

Current Actual Value

Variance (%)

Breach Detection Date

Severity Classification

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
1
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
EBITDA/Debt Service
1.25
1.08
-13.6
11/15/2024
Moderate Breach
2
Leverage Ratio
Total Debt/EBITDA
3.5
3.85
10
11/15/2024
Minor Breach
3
 
 
 
 
0
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
0
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
0
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
0
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
0
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
0
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
0
 
 
10
 
 
 
 
0
 
 

Is this a repeated or recurring covenant breach for this borrower?

 

Provide detailed history of prior breaches including dates, covenant types, and remediation actions taken:

Date of Formal Breach Notification to Borrower

Summary of Borrower's Immediate Response to Breach Notification

2. Section 2: Financial Breach Root Cause Analysis & Cash Flow Forecasts

Conduct comprehensive root cause analysis to differentiate between temporary liquidity challenges versus structural business model deterioration. Support analysis with quantified cash flow projections and stress-tested scenarios.

 

Primary Root Cause Categories (Select all applicable)

Detailed Narrative of Root Cause Analysis

Nature of Root Cause

 

Detail specific management failures and corrective actions implemented to prevent recurrence:

12-Month Cash Flow Forecast & DSCR Projection

Quarter

Projected EBITDA

Debt Service Obligation

Projected DSCR

Key Assumptions

A
B
C
D
E
1
Q1 2025
$3,200,000.00
$2,800,000.00
1.142857143
Volume recovery +5%, pricing stable
2
Q2 2025
$3,500,000.00
$2,800,000.00
1.25
New contract commencement
3
Q3 2025
$3,800,000.00
$2,750,000.00
1.381818182
Full operational capacity
4
Q4 2025
$4,000,000.00
$2,750,000.00
1.454545455
Seasonal peak performance
5
 
 
 
0
 
6
 
 
 
0
 
7
 
 
 
0
 
8
 
 
 
0
 
9
 
 
 
0
 
10
 
 
 
0
 

Mitigation Actions Already Implemented by Borrower

Projected Timeline to Return to Covenant Compliance

Key Assumptions Underpinning Cash Flow Forecasts

Sensitivity Analysis - DSCR Under Stress Scenarios

Stress Scenario

EBITDA Impact (%)

Stressed EBITDA

Stressed DSCR

A
B
C
D
1
Base Case
0
$3,500,000.00
1.25
2
Mild Recession
-15
$2,975,000.00
1.0625
3
Severe Downturn
-30
$2,450,000.00
0.875
4
Key Customer Loss
-25
$2,625,000.00
0.9375
5
 
 
 
0
6
 
 
 
0
7
 
 
 
0
8
 
 
 
0
9
 
 
 
0
10
 
 
 
0

Upload Supporting Financial Model and Forecast Worksheets

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3. Section 3: Remedy Terms, Warrants & Increased Fee/Pricing Structure

Define precise remedial terms including covenant relief parameters, additional compensation mechanisms, and enhanced security packages. Quantify all commercial impacts and conditionality.

 

Type of Covenant Relief Requested

 

Waiver Effective End Date

 

Describe proposed permanent covenant amendment terms:

Proposed Relief Period Start Date

Proposed Relief Period End Date

Proposed Relaxed Covenant Threshold (if applicable)

Will borrower issue warrants or equity kicker as compensation?

 

Warrant/Equity Kicker Details

Instrument Type

Percentage of Equity

Strike Price

Expiry Date

Fair Value Estimate

A
B
C
D
E
1
Warrant
2.5
$15,000,000.00
12/31/2029
$750,000.00
2
 
 
 
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
 
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Enhanced Pricing Structure & Fee Schedule

Fee/Pricing Component

Current Rate

Proposed Rate

Annual Impact

Effective Date

A
B
C
D
E
1
Base Margin
SOFR+350bps
SOFR+425bps
$318,750.00
1/1/2025
2
Waiver Fee
N/A
2.0% of exposure
$1,150,000.00
12/15/2024
3
Annual Monitoring Fee
25000
75000
$50,000.00
1/1/2025
4
 
 
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
10
 
 
 
 
 

Will additional collateral or credit enhancement be provided?

 

Additional Security Package

Asset Type

Estimated Market Value

Security Perfection Status

LTV (%)

A
B
C
D
1
Real Estate - Primary
$15,000,000.00
1st Charge Mortgage
60
2
Accounts Receivable
$8,000,000.00
Floating Charge
85
3
 
 
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
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9
 
 
 
 
10
 
 
 
 

Conditions Precedent to Waiver Effectiveness

Additional Covenants to be Imposed (Select all applicable)

Upload Borrower-Signed Covenant Relief Proposal Letter

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Upload Draft Amended Credit Agreement or Waiver Documentation

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4. Section 4: Credit Risk Rating Recalibration & Loss Reserve Impact Audit

Systematically reassess borrower's credit risk profile incorporating covenant breach, forward-looking metrics, and remedy terms. Quantify impact on impairment provisions and portfolio risk metrics.

 

Current Internal Risk Rating (Pre-Breach)

Proposed Revised Risk Rating (Post-Breach & Relief)

Probability of Default (PD) & Loss Given Default (LGD) Impact Assessment

Metric

Pre-Breach (%)

Post-Breach (%)

Post-Remedy (%)

Rationale

A
B
C
D
E
1
1-Year PD
2.5
8
5.5
Temporary liquidity stress, remedy reduces risk
2
Lifetime PD
15
22
18
Structural concerns persist
3
LGD (Senior Secured)
35
35
30
Additional collateral improves recovery
4
 
 
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
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10
 
 
 
 
 

Current Outstanding Exposure (Total Commitment)

Existing Loss Reserve (Incurred Loss Model)

Recommended Additional Provision (IFRS 9 Stage 2/3)

Total Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Post-Remedy

Does this exposure exceed individual borrower concentration limit?

 

Detail concentration limit breach and required escalation to risk committee:

Will this waiver trigger cross-default clauses in other facilities?

 

Identify affected facilities and required cross-waiver arrangements:

Upload Updated Credit Risk Rating Model Output & Supporting Analysis

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Recommend placing borrower on Enhanced Monitoring Watchlist?

 

Watchlist Monitoring Frequency

Require quarterly covenant re-certification post-relief period?

5. Section 5: Senior Credit Officer & Commercial Banking Risk Committee Approval

Complete formal approval workflow with required sign-offs and committee governance. Ensure all documentation is complete before final authorization.

 

Required Approval Authority Level

Senior Credit Officer Name

Senior Credit Officer Title

Senior Credit Officer Digital Signature

Senior Credit Officer Approval Timestamp

Does this require Commercial Banking Risk Committee presentation?

 

Scheduled Risk Committee Meeting Date

Documentation Completeness Checklist (All must be verified)

Key Risks and Mitigants Summary for Committee

Final Authorization Decision

Waiver/Amendment Effective Date

Implementation Timeline

Post-Approval Monitoring & Escalation Protocol

Upload Final Executed Waiver Agreement

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