No modification, consent, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, nor consent to any departure by Borrower therefrom, shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Lender and Borrower, and then shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose for which given.  This Agreement is binding upon Lender, Borrower and their respective successors and assigns, and inures to the benefit of Lender, Borrower and their respective successors and assigns.