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BUSINESS SERVICING AGREEMENT

This Business Servicing Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of by and between:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Service Provider is engaged in the business of providing business operations, administrative and servicing functions, and possesses the necessary experience, personnel, and resources to perform such services for Client; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Service Provider to perform certain servicing activities on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and Service Provider is willing to provide such services subject to the terms contained herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

SCOPE OF WORK

Service Provider shall perform the services described below in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with industry standards. The specific tasks, deliverables and performance milestones are set forth below and may be supplemented by written attachments signed by both parties.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Service Provider the fees and reimbursable expenses as set forth in this section. All amounts are stated in the agreed currency.

Invoices shall be submitted by Service Provider to Client in accordance with the payment schedule. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Client shall pay undisputed invoices within days of receipt.

Late payments shall accrue interest at a rate of % per month on the unpaid balance, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower. In addition, Client shall reimburse Service Provider for reasonable collection costs and any pre-approved expenses.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on (the "Effective Date") and shall continue until unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party no less than days prior to the desired termination date. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if such breach is not cured within days after written notice of the breach.

CONFIDENTIALITY

"Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by either party to the other party, whether oral, written, electronic or other form, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) is or becomes generally known to the public other than by breach of this Agreement; (b) is rightfully known to the receiving party prior to disclosure; (c) is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information; or (d) is rightfully obtained from a third party without restriction.

Each party agrees to: (i) hold the other party's Confidential Information in strict confidence and take reasonable precautions to protect such Confidential Information; (ii) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, contractors and agents who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those set forth herein; and (iii) use Confidential Information solely for the purpose of performing obligations under this Agreement. Upon termination or request, the receiving party shall return or destroy Confidential Information as directed by the disclosing party, except to the extent retention is required by law or reasonable archival backup.

INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the indemnifying party's negligence, willful misconduct or material breach of this Agreement. EXCEPT FOR A PARTY'S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, AND EACH PARTY'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE BY CLIENT TO SERVICE PROVIDER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any schedules or attachments expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous proposals, understandings, representations, warranties and agreements, whether written or oral. No modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except that either party may assign to a successor in connection with a sale of substantially all of its assets or equity. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Notices required by this Agreement shall be given in writing to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as the parties may designate in writing.

Service Provider:

Client:

By:

By:

Date:

Title:

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What a Business Servicing Agreement Is and when it applies

A Business Servicing Agreement allocates responsibilities between a contract holder and a servicing party that manages ongoing operational tasks such as billing, collections, account maintenance, or vendor coordination. It defines scope of services, performance standards, reporting obligations, fees, indemnities, and termination mechanics. The agreement clarifies which party retains legal ownership of accounts, who may access customer data, and how disputes are resolved. Typical parties include lenders, asset managers, third‑party servicers, and vendors engaged to perform recurring administrative or customer-facing functions on behalf of a business.

Why the Business Servicing Agreement matters for risk and operations

A clear servicing agreement reduces operational ambiguity, sets measurable service levels, protects data privacy, and allocates legal risk. It provides enforceable remedies for poor performance, defines compliance obligations (for example HIPAA for health data), and documents consent for data access and transfers under ESIGN and applicable state law.

Why the Business Servicing Agreement matters for risk and operations

Which organizations commonly rely on Business Servicing Agreements

Servicing agreements are used when one party delegates recurring operational tasks to another and needs written terms to govern that relationship.

  • Financial institutions and lenders who outsource loan servicing and collections.
  • Healthcare providers and billing vendors handling patient billing and claims processing.
  • Property managers, asset managers, and third‑party vendors managing portfolios.

Use the agreement to document access rights, data handling practices, performance metrics, and termination steps to reduce legal and operational exposure.

Core clauses to include in a professional Business Servicing Agreement

Include precise, measurable clauses so expectations and remedies are enforceable across operations and jurisdictions.

Scope

Define services, deliverables, and excluded activities; attach exhibits or SOWs listing tasks and frequencies for clarity and performance measurement.

Fees

Specify calculation, invoicing cadence, allowable expenses, price adjustments, and consequences for late payment to avoid billing disputes.

Service Levels

Set measurable KPIs, uptime or processing targets, reporting intervals, credits for missed SLAs, and escalation procedures.

Data Handling

Describe permitted data use, retention, encryption, access controls, breach notification timelines, and any required BAAs for protected health information.

Liability

Allocate indemnities, caps on damages, exclusions for consequential losses, and insurance requirements to manage financial exposure.

Termination

State termination triggers, cure periods, transition assistance, data return or destruction, and post‑termination obligations to ensure orderly wind‑down.

Security and compliance features to verify

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit; AES‑256 at rest
Audit Trail: Complete signing history and timestamps
HIPAA BAA: Business associate agreement available
21 CFR Part 11: Controls for FDA‑regulated records
SOC 2: SOC 2 Type II report available
Access Controls: Role‑based permissions and MFA

Key legal and financial risks from incomplete or incorrect agreements

1099 Penalties: IRC §6721 — $60–$330+ per form
I‑9 Violations: 8 CFR §274a.2 — $281–$2,789 per violation
HIPAA Fines: Civil penalties up to thousands per violation
Contract Unenforceability: Ambiguous scope can void remedies
Data Breach Liability: Regulatory fines and class actions possible
Intentional Disregard: 1099 intentional disregard $660+ per form

Common preparation mistakes to avoid

  • Vague scope language that omits routine tasks and escalation paths, causing billing and performance disputes later.
  • Failing to attach required exhibits such as fee schedules, service level matrices, or data mapping for clarity.
  • Not documenting data access or encryption requirements, which complicates HIPAA or privacy compliance after an incident.
  • Missing signature authority verification—agreements signed by unauthorized individuals may be voidable or unenforceable.

How to complete a Business Servicing Agreement step by step

Follow a consistent order to reduce omissions: identify parties, define services, set fees, and capture signatures.

  • 01
    Identify parties: Enter full legal names and entity types for each party.
  • 02
    Define services: List activities, frequency, and service levels in clear terms.
  • 03
    Set compensation: Specify amounts, invoicing schedule, and allowable expenses.
  • 04
    Sign and retain: Collect authorized signatures and save a tamper‑evident copy.

Where to send, submit, or store the signed agreement

Routing depends on contract governance: send executed copies to legal, finance, and the servicing team; store centrally for auditability.

  • Legal department: Store redacted master and maintain change log.
  • Finance: Attach to accounts payable and invoicing systems.
  • Operations: Provide access for day‑to‑day servicing tasks.
  • Secure archive: Keep the executed record in an encrypted repository.

Typical digital workflow settings for servicing agreements

Configure electronic workflows to enforce order, authentication, and retention automatically.

Field Configuration
Authentication Email link, SMS code, or KBA
Routing order Sequential or parallel signer steps
Notifications Automated reminders and completion notices
Storage Encrypted archive with audit trail

Digital signing and platform compatibility considerations

Choose a platform that supports required authentication, audit trails, and integrations with your systems.

  • File formats: PDF, DOCX, XLSX supported
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • Storage connectors: Box, Egnyte, AWS, Google Drive

Ensure the platform can produce a tamper‑evident signed PDF, provide searchable audit logs, and support a BAA where HIPAA coverage is required.

Key timeline items and standard processing expectations

Track execution dates and notice periods to preserve rights and meet statutory deadlines.

Execution date and effective date:

Execution date when signed; effective date may be same or specified later.

Notice periods:

Cure and termination notices typically 30–90 days unless otherwise stated.

Billing cycles:

Define invoicing frequency and payment due dates.

Service level reporting:

Monthly or quarterly reporting timelines for KPIs and remediation.

Record retention:

Start retention clock from execution or final deliverable date.

Milestones from draft to archival

Use a milestone sequence to coordinate internal reviews, approvals, signing, and post‑execution tasks.

01

Drafting

Legal and operations prepare the initial agreement text for review.

02

Review & negotiation

Parties discuss scope, fees, and risk allocation before final signoff.

03

Execution

Authorized signers complete signatures and record execution metadata.

04

Post‑execution handoff

Distribute executed copies and update system records and access rights.

Real examples of servicing agreements in practice

Practical examples show how different organizations use servicing agreements to reduce friction and document responsibilities.

Optica Ventures (COO)

Optica automated signature routing for vendor servicing

  • Reduced back‑and‑forth by standardizing templates
  • The interface remained simple for internal teams and customers while ensuring consistent execution and recordkeeping across deals.

Martin Properties (Founder)

Martin Properties moved property servicing documents online

  • Used mobile signing for on‑site approvals
  • The team executed documents with compliance and security across devices, improving turnaround and archival accuracy.

Selected eSignature vendor comparison for servicing agreement workflows

Compare core pricing and compliance characteristics commonly evaluated for high‑volume servicing agreements; signNow is listed first per vendor comparison guidance.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7‑day free trial Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

Frequently asked questions about Business Servicing Agreements and eSigning

Answers cover legal validity, signing authority, notarization, and technical considerations for electronic execution.


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