Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed Receivables L.L.C. 2005-FR4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-FR4 v. Kingman Holdings, L.L.C., as Trustee of the Manderly Place 8118 Land Trust ( 2015 )


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    FILED                                                                                                                                04-15-00126-CV
    3/6/2015 2:12:03 PM                                                                                                       FOURTH COURT OF APPEALS
    Donna Kay McKinney                                                                                                             SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
    Bexar County District Clerk                                                                                                      3/6/2015 5:17:26 PM
    Accepted By: Cecilia Barbosa                                                                                                           KEITH HOTTLE
    CLERK
    CAUSE NO. 2014-CI-17188
    KINGMAN HOLDINGS, L.L.C., as                             §                         IN THE DISTRICT COURT
    FILED IN
    Trustee of the MANDERLY PLACE 8118                       §                                4th COURT OF APPEALS
    LAND TRUST,                                              §                                 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
    Plaintiff,                            §                                03/6/2015 5:17:26 PM
    §                                  KEITH E. HOTTLE
    v.                                                       §                                        Clerk
    §
    WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Trustee                       §                        73RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
    for SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED                             §
    RECEIVABLES L.L.C. 2005-FR4                              §
    MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH                                    §
    CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-FR4 and                         §
    FREMONT REORGANIZING                                     §
    CORPORATION f/k/a FREMONT                                §
    INVESTMENT & LOAN,                                       §                         BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS
    Defendants.                             §
    DEFENDANT WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.’S NOTICE OF APPEAL
    Notice is hereby given that Defendant Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Securitized
    Asset Backed Receivables L.L.C. 2005-FR4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-
    FR4 (“Defendant”) appeals from the trial court’s Final Default Judgment, signed on January 21,
    2015, in the above-styled and numbered case. This notice and appeal encompass the rulings,
    declarations, and awards adverse to Defendant in the Final Default Judgment, as well as all pre-
    trial and post-trial orders and rulings adverse to Defendant that were incorporated into, merged
    into, issued concurrently with, and/or relied upon in making the Final Default Judgment, and also
    any post-judgment orders or rulings adverse to Defendant. See Exhibit A (Motion for New
    Trial).1
    1
    Attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of
    Defendant’s Motion for New Trial filed on February 20, 2015 (the “Motion”). Although the Motion’s caption
    correctly identified the parties and court and the substance and exhibits to the Motion unequivocally indicate that the
    Motion was filed to challenge the Final Default Judgment signed on January 21, 2015, in the above-entitled cause,
    Cause No. 2014-CI-17188, the Motion was inadvertently filed under Cause No. 2014-CI-18120. Although
    Defendant believes the Motion should be deemed timely and properly filed for all purposes in this matter, out of an
    abundance of caution, Defendant has attached a true and correct copy of the Motion to this Notice.
    DEFENDANT WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.’S NOTICE OF APPEAL                                                       PAGE 1 OF 3
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    This appeal is taken to the Court of Appeals for the Fourth District of Texas at San
    Antonio.
    Respectfully submitted,
    LOCKE LORD LLP
    By:
    B. David L. Foster
    State Bar No. 24031555
    John W. Ellis
    State Bar No. 24078473
    600 Congress Ave., Suite 2200
    Austin, Texas 78701
    (512) 305-4700
    (512) 305-4800 (Facsimile)
    dfoster@lockelord.com
    jellis@lockelord.com
    Thomas G. Yoxall
    State Bar No. 00785304
    Kirsten M. Castañeda
    State Bar No. 00792401
    2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200
    Dallas, Texas 75201
    (214) 740-8000
    (214) 740-8800 (Facsimile)
    tyoxall@lockelord.com
    kcastaneda@lockelord.com
    ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT WELLS
    FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR
    SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED
    RECEIVABLES L.L.C. 2005-FR4 MORTGAGE
    PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES
    2005-FR4
    DEFENDANT WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.’S NOTICE OF APPEAL                              PAGE 2 OF 3
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    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
    I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served on this 6th day of
    March 2015, via electronic service to all counsel of record registered with the Court’s electronic
    filing manager and as indicated below to the following:
    VIA EMAIL(justin@thenicholslawfirm.com)
    Justin P. Nichols
    Justin D. Niedens
    The Nichols Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
    106 S. Saint Mary’s St., Suite 255
    San Antonio, Texas 78205
    Attorneys for Plaintiff
    John W. Ellis
    DEFENDANT WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.’S NOTICE OF APPEAL                                      PAGE 3 OF 3
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    Exhibit A
    FILED
    2/20/2015 3:59:06 PM
    Donna Kay McKinney
    Bexar County District Clerk
    Accepted By: Lisa Sanchez
    CAUSE NO. 2014-CI-18120
    KINGMAN HOLDINGS, L.L.C., as                     §                    IN THE DISTRICT COURT
    Trustee of the MANDERLY PLACE 8118               §
    LAND TRUST,                                      §
    Plaintiff,                    §
    §
    v.                                               §
    §
    WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Trustee               §                    73RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
    for SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED                     §
    RECEIVABLES L.L.C. 2005-FR4                      §
    MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH                            §
    CERTIFICATES 2005-FR4 and                        §
    FREMONT REORGANIZING                             §
    CORPORATION f/k/a FREMONT                        §
    INVESTMENT & LOAN,                               §                     BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS
    Defendants.                     §
    DEFENDANT WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.’S MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL
    Pursuant to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 320, Defendant Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as
    Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed Receivables L.L.C. 2005-FR4 Mortgage Pass-Through
    Certificates 2005-FR4 (“Wells Fargo”) files this Motion for New Trial (“Motion”). In support
    thereof, Wells Fargo respectfully shows the Court as follows:
    I.    INTRODUCTION
    On January 21, 2015, Plaintiff Kingman Holdings, L.L.C., as Trustee of the Manderly
    Place 8118 Land Trust (“Plaintiff”) obtained a no-answer default judgment (the “Default
    Judgment”) against Wells Fargo and the other named defendant, Fremont Reorganizing
    Corporation f/k/a Fremont Investment & Loan (“Fremont”). Wells Fargo did not answer the
    Petition in this matter for a very simple reason: it was never served with a citation or the Petition
    in compliance with the applicable rules, and, thus, no answer was due. Plaintiff’s failure to
    comply with basic service of process requirements renders the Default Judgment void. The
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    Court should vacate the Default Judgment and grant a new trial because Wells Fargo was not
    properly served with Plaintiff’s Original Petition (the “Petition”). Specifically, the Court should
    vacate the default judgment and grant a new trial because the citation and Petition were not
    issued to or served on Wells Fargo’s registered agent. Accordingly, service was not effected in
    strict compliance with the Texas service rules, and therefore, the Court should vacate the Default
    Judgment and grant a new trial. The Court should also grant a new trial because the factual
    allegations in Plaintiff’s Petition fail state a claim for the requested relief. Wells Fargo is ready,
    willing and able to defend this case on the merits.
    II.     BACKGROUND FACTS
    A.       Wells Fargo Is a Nonresident Financial Institution.
    Wells Fargo is a foreign financial institution. As a national banking association, Wells
    Fargo’s citizenship is determined solely by the location of its main office, as designated in its
    articles of association. See 28 U.S.C. § 1348; Wachovia Bank v. Schmidt, 
    546 U.S. 303
    , 318
    (2006). Wells Fargo’s main office is located in the State of South Dakota. See Ex. A-1.1 Thus,
    Wells Fargo is a citizen of the South Dakota.
    B.       As a Nonresident Financial Institution and Pursuant to Texas Civil Practice &
    Remedies Code Section 17.028, Wells Fargo Has Designated a Registered Agent to
    Accept Service of Process on its Behalf.
    For all relevant periods, Wells Fargo has continuously designated and maintained a
    registered agent with the Texas Secretary of State (“Secretary of State”).2 See Ex. A-2, A-3,
    1
    Pursuant to Texas Rule of Evidence 201, Wells Fargo requests that the Court take judicial notice of the public
    government records that are attached to this Motion through the Declaration of John W. Ellis and incorporated
    herein as Exhibits A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5. Specifically, the Court may access the public information attached as
    Exhibits A-1 and A-5 through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s online BankFind website
    http://research.fdic.gov/bankfind/index.html (search by FDIC # “3511” and select the result for Institution Name
    “Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.” The “Overview” tab of the BankFind website shows Wells Fargo’s
    headquarters, and the “Locations” tab shows information for branch locations.)
    2
    Wells Fargo also requests that the Court take judicial notice of the fact that it has a registered agent and had a
    registered agent at the time Plaintiff filed suit. See TEX. R. EVID. 201. Attached as Exhibits A-2, A-3, and A-4 to
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    A-4. Wells Fargo’s registered agent is Corporation Service Company, 211 E 7th Street, Suite
    620, Austin, Texas 78701-3218. See Ex. A-2, Ex. A-3, Ex. A-4.
    C.    Plaintiff Failed to Attempt to Serve Wells Fargo’s Registered Agent.
    On October 30, 2013, Plaintiff filed its Petition asserting a claim for quiet title and
    request for declaratory judgment against Wells Fargo and Fremont. See Pet. at ¶¶ 9-22. Instead
    of requesting service through Wells Fargo’s registered agent as required by section 17.028 of the
    Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Plaintiff’s Petition erroneously requested substitute
    service to Wells Fargo through the Texas Secretary of State. See Pet. at ¶ 3. In the Petition,
    Plaintiff never alleged that it attempted to serve Wells Fargo’s registered agent or that Wells
    Fargo does not maintain a registered agent to receive service in Texas. See 
    id. Nonetheless, Plaintiff
    purported to serve the Petition on Wells Fargo through the Texas Secretary of State.
    See 
    id. at ¶
    3. Plaintiff also requested that the Secretary of State forward a copy of the citation
    and Petition to Wells Fargo at the following address: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Trustee, 420
    Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California 94104. 
    Id. at ¶
    3.
    In November 2014, the secretary of state forwarded copies of the citation and Petition to
    Wells Fargo at the address above, despite the fact that Wells Fargo maintains a registered agent
    on file with the secretary of state at a different address. Ex. A-2, Ex. A-4. Return receipts for
    Wells Fargo were received by the secretary of state and filed with the Court on January 2015.
    (See P00007 Certificate of Service from Secretary of State, which is part of the Court’s file and
    attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B.) Plaintiff’s process server also filed a
    return affidavit. (See Return Affidavit, which is part of the Court’s file and attached hereto and
    the Declaration of John W. Ellis, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, Wells Fargo
    submits copies of printouts from the Texas Secretary of State’s public website that show Wells Fargo’s registered
    agent and the continuous history of maintaining an agent. The Court may independently verify the authenticity of
    the printouts and facts therein by visiting the Secretary of State’s website, called SOS Direct
    https://direct.sos.state.tx.us/acct/acct-login.asp, and searching by either entity name “Wells Fargo Bank, National
    Association” or entity/filing number “8832.”
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    incorporated herein as Exhibit F.)          On January 21, 2015, the Court entered the Default
    Judgment. (See O00001 Default Judgment, which is part of the Court’s file and attached hereto
    and incorporated herein as Exhibit C.)
    III.    ARGUMENTS AND AUTHORITIES
    This Court should vacate the default judgment. Wells Fargo was not served in strict
    compliance with Texas service of process rules. As such, Wells Fargo was not served at all.
    Because Wells Fargo has not been served, the default judgment entered against it is void and this
    Court should vacate it.        Additionally, the default judgment should be vacated because the
    allegations in Plaintiff’s Petition do not support a claim upon which relief may be granted.
    A.     This Court Should Vacate the Default Judgment and Grant Wells Fargo’s Motion
    for New Trial.
    A defendant can demonstrate entitlement to a new trial after a no-answer default in one of
    two ways. MobileVision Imaging Servs., LLC v. LifeCare Hospitals of N. Tex., L.P., 
    260 S.W.3d 561
    , 564 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2008, no pet.). If defendant was served, it must prove the elements
    set forth in Craddock v. Sunshine Bus Lines, Inc., 
    134 Tex. 388
    , 
    133 S.W.2d 124
    (1939). 
    Id. However, if
    defendant was never served, it is generally granted a new trial without any further
    showing. Id.; see also Fid. & Guar. Ins. Co. v. Drewery Constr. Co., Inc., 
    186 S.W.3d 571
    , 574
    (Tex. 2006) (per curiam).           Moreover, “[r]eceiving suit papers or actual notice through a
    procedure not authorized for service is treated the same as never receiving them.” Fid. & Guar.
    
    Ins., 186 S.W.3d at 574
    n.1; see also Wilson v. Dunn, 
    800 S.W.2d 833
    , 836 (Tex. 1990) (“Actual
    notice to a defendant, without proper service, is not sufficient to convey upon the court
    jurisdiction to render default judgment against him.”); Marrot Commc’ns, Inc. v. Town &
    Country P'ship, 
    227 S.W.3d 372
    , 376–79 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2007, pet. denied)
    (reversing default judgment without reaching Craddock elements after concluding that service
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    was defective); Medtek Lighting Corp. v. Jackson, No. 05–04–00335–CV, 
    2005 WL 2002159
    , at
    *2 (Tex. App.—Dallas Aug. 22, 2005, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (“A default judgment entered
    following substituted service [on the secretary of state] is improper against a defendant who has
    not been served in strict compliance with the rules relating to service of citation, even if the
    defendant had actual notice of the lawsuit.”).
    Additionally, “[t]he plaintiff has the burden of affirmatively showing strict compliance
    with the [long-arm] statute.” Boreham v. Hartsell, 
    826 S.W.2d 193
    , 195 (Tex. App.—Dallas
    1992, no writ). When plaintiff relies on service through the secretary of state, the record must
    establish that (1) defendant was permitted to be served through the secretary of state, and
    (2) defendant was served in the manner mandated by the statute allowing service through the
    secretary of state. Allodial Ltd. P'ship v. Susan Barilich, P.C., 
    184 S.W.3d 405
    , 408 (Tex.
    App.—Dallas 2006, no pet.). “Virtually any deviation from the statutory requisites for service of
    process will destroy a default judgment.” Carmona v. Bunzl Distrib., 
    76 S.W.3d 566
    , 568-69
    (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2002, no pet.).
    Here, Plaintiff purported to serve Wells Fargo, a financial institution, through the
    secretary of state. Because Wells Fargo was not amenable to service through the secretary of
    state, such purported service did not constitute service and Wells Fargo was never served. Thus,
    the Court should vacate the default judgment and grant Wells Fargo’s timely Motion. See TEX.
    R. CIV. P. 329b(a).
    B.     Wells Fargo Was Not Served.
    1. Plaintiff Failed to Serve Wells Fargo Through its Registered Agent.
    Wells Fargo is a financial institution on which citation can be served by serving its
    registered agent.     TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE § 17.028(a) & (b)(1); TEX. FIN. CODE
    § 201.101. Out-of-state financial institutions—like Wells Fargo—are required to register with
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    the secretary of state in accordance with laws applicable to foreign corporations. TEX. FIN. CODE
    § 201.102; see also Ex. A-1 (noting headquarters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota); Wells Fargo
    Bank, N.A. v. Anderson, 
    2011 WL 1135121
    at * 3 (N.D. Tex. Mar. 28, 2011) (holding that Wells
    Fargo is a citizen of South Dakota for diversity purposes since its main offices are located there,
    as designated in the articles of association); Salomon v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 
    2010 WL 2545593
    at * 1 (W.D. Tex. June 21, 2010) (same). Those laws require foreign corporations, and
    therefore out-of-state financial institutions, to designate an agent for service of process when
    registering with the secretary of state. See TEX. BUS. ORG. CODE §§ 5.201, 5.206, 9.001(a)(1),
    9.004(b)(9). If a nonresident defendant has designated an agent for service in Texas, a plaintiff
    cannot use the general long-arm statute to serve the nonresident. See McKanna v. Edgar, 
    388 S.W.2d 927
    , 929-30 (Tex. 1965); Bank of New York v. Chesapeake 34771 Land Trust, ___
    S.W.3d ___; No. 08-13-00252-CV, 
    2015 WL 228159
    , at *3 (Tex. App.—El Paso Jan. 16, 2015)
    (“Service of process on the Bank was ineffective because it was not effectuated pursuant to
    Section 17.028.    A party suing a financial institution in Texas must serve process on the
    institution in accordance with Section 17.028; otherwise, service is ineffective.”).
    Throughout the duration of this lawsuit, Wells Fargo has continuously designated and
    maintained the following registered agent with the Texas Secretary of State: Corporation Service
    Company, 211 East 7th Street, Suite 620, Austin, Texas 78701-3218. See Ex. A-2, A-3, A-4.
    Therefore, to effect proper and actual service of process, Plaintiff was required to serve Wells
    Fargo’s registered agent, and only if Wells Fargo did not have a registered agent, Plaintiff could
    have then served the “president or a branch manager at any office . . . .” of Wells Fargo. TEX.
    CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE § 17.028(a) & (b)(1)-(b)(2). Because Wells Fargo had a registered
    agent and Plaintiff did not attempt to serve Wells Fargo’s registered agent, no valid service of
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    process occurred under Texas law. 
    Id. Moreover, even
    if Wells Fargo did not have a registered
    agent and Plaintiff could serve the president or branch manager of Wells Fargo, that is not the
    case here because Plaintiff never attempted service in that manner either.           See Ex. A-5
    (indicating that Wells Fargo has more than 600 office locations in Texas).
    2. Plaintiff Was Not Permitted to Serve Wells Fargo Through the Texas Secretary
    of State, Which Constitutes Substituted Service.
    No Texas statute authorized Plaintiff to serve Wells Fargo through the Secretary of State.
    Service through the Secretary of State is considered a form of substituted service: “The use of
    reasonable diligence in attempting to serve a corporation’s agent is a prerequisite to attempting
    service through the secretary of state.” AAA Navi Corp. v. Parrot-Ice Drink Products of Am.,
    Ltd., 
    119 S.W.3d 401
    , 403-04 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2003, no pet.); see also 
    McKanna, 388 S.W.2d at 929
    (holding that before secretary of state may be substituted for service, plaintiff must
    demonstrate defendant has no designated agent upon whom service may be made);
    
    MobileVision, 260 S.W.3d at 564
    (reversing default judgment upon finding of invalid service of
    process where service through secretary of state and petition did not allege basis for substituted
    service); Marrot Commc’ns, 
    Inc., 227 S.W.3d at 377
    (service through secretary of state not valid
    absent affirmative showing of reasonable diligence in attempting to serve registered agent);
    Houston’s Wild West, Inc. v. Salinas, 
    690 S.W.2d 30
    , 32 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1985,
    writ ref’d n.r.e.) (reasonable diligence to serve registered agent is “prerequisite” to substituted
    service through secretary of state).
    The two statutes regarding substituted service on the secretary of state are inapplicable
    here. First, Texas Business Organizations Code Section 5.251 provides:
    The secretary of state is an agent of an entity for purposes of
    service of process, notice, or demand on the entity if:
    (1) the entity is a filing entity or a foreign filing entity and:
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    (A)   the entity fails to appoint or does not maintain a
    registered agent in this state; or
    (B) the registered agent of the entity cannot with
    reasonable diligence be found at the registered office
    of the entity; or
    (2)   the entity is a foreign filing entity and:
    (A) the entity’s registration to do business under this
    code is revoked; or
    (B) the entity transacts business in this state without
    being registered as required by Chapter 9.
    TEX. BUS. ORG. CODE § 5.251. Here, the entire section is inapplicable to Wells Fargo because it
    has a registered agent, and Plaintiff did not make any attempt to serve the registered agent, and
    because Wells Fargo is qualified and registered to do business in Texas. See Ex. A-2, Ex. A-3,
    Ex. A-4.
    Second, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 17.044 provides:
    (a)     The secretary of state is an agent for service of process or
    complaint on a nonresident who:
    (1)     is required by statute to designate or maintain a
    resident agent or engages in business in this state,
    but has not designated or maintained a resident
    agent for service of process;
    (2)     has one or more resident agents for service of
    process, but two unsuccessful attempts have been
    made on different business days to serve each agent;
    or
    (3)     is not required to designate an agent for service in
    this state, but becomes a nonresident after a cause of
    action arises in this state but before the cause is
    matured by suit in a court of competent jurisdiction.
    (b)     The secretary of state is an agent for service of process on a
    nonresident who engages in business in this state, but does
    not maintain a regular place of business in this state or a
    designated agent for service of process, in any proceeding
    that arises out of the business done in this state and to
    which the nonresident is a party.
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    TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE § 17.044(a), (b). Again, this entire section is inapplicable to
    Wells Fargo, which maintains a registered agent as required and which Plaintiff never attempted
    to serve. See Ex. A-2, Ex. A-3, Ex. A-4.
    Further, Plaintiff’s Petition incorrectly alleges Wells Fargo is a “foreign trustee” and
    “may be served through the secretary of state.” Pet. at ¶ 3. As the Eighth Court of Appeals
    recently held in a case with similar procedural history, the exception to registration requirements
    through the Texas Estates Code provision for designating the secretary of state as an agent for
    service of process is inapplicable in this context. Bank of New York v. Chesapeake 34771 Land
    Trust, ___ S.W.3d ___, No. 08-13-00252-CV, 
    2015 WL 228159
    , at *5 (Tex. App. Jan. 16,
    2015); see also TEX. EST. CODE §§ 22.006, 505.002(a)(1), 505.004. As the Bank of New York
    court recognized: “[T]he appointment of the Secretary of State as the agent to receive service of
    process under Section [505.003 of the Texas Estates Code] is limited to matters related to an
    estate in which the foreign bank or trust company is acting as an executor, administrator, trustee,
    guardian of the estate, or in any other fiduciary capacity.” Bank of New York, 
    2015 WL 228159
    ,
    at *5. Here, Wells Fargo was not appointed as a fiduciary in the state of Texas. Moreover,
    Plaintiff’s Petition fails to allege any underlying facts that would support a finding that Wells
    Fargo, in this case, is sued in its capacity as a foreign corporate fiduciary. See 
    id. Accordingly, putative
    service on Wells Fargo through the secretary of state is ineffective
    under Texas law, and Wells Fargo thereby has not been served. See Uvalde Country Club v.
    Martin Linen Supply Co., 
    690 S.W.2d 884
    , 885 (Tex. 1985) (failure to show “strict compliance”
    with service of process rules “renders the attempted service of process invalid and of no effect”);
    MobileVision Imaging Servs., L.L.C. v. LifeCare Hospitals of N. Texas, L.P., 
    260 S.W.3d 561
    ,
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    565 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2008, no pet.) (“The law is clear that reasonable notice or actual notice
    of a pending lawsuit cannot substitute for proper service of process.”).
    3. Even if Plaintiff Were Permitted to Serve Wells Fargo Through the Texas
    Secretary of State, the Address at which Plaintiff Served Wells Fargo Was
    Improper and Did Not Effect Service.
    Even if service through the secretary of state would have been permissible, Plaintiff
    failed to serve Wells Fargo at its designated address for service. In attempting to serve Wells
    Fargo through the secretary of state, Plaintiff requested that the secretary of state forward a copy
    of the citation and Petition to Wells Fargo at the following address: 420 Montgomery Street, San
    Francisco, California 94104. Pet. at ¶ 3. However, this address is not an address designated by
    Wells Fargo for the receipt of service. Wells Fargo’s registered agent—and proper address for
    service—is Corporation Service Company, 211 E 7th Street, Suite 620, Austin, Texas 78701-
    3218. Ex. A-2, Ex. A-3, Ex. A-4. Plaintiff failed to serve Wells Fargo at its agent’s designated
    address.
    4. The Return of Service Also Does Not Strictly Comply with the Requirement to
    Affirmatively Show that Wells Fargo Was Served.
    The Court should also grant Wells Fargo’s Motion because the record does not establish
    that Plaintiff strictly complied with the service requirements.      A default judgment will be
    affirmed only if (1) the correct defendant was served; and (2) the petition describes facts such
    that the correct defendant knows it is the intended defendant. Fid. & Guar. Ins. Co. v. Drewery
    Constr. Co., 
    188 S.W.3d 672
    , 677 (Tex. App—Tyler 2005) (emphasis added), rev’d on other
    grounds, 
    186 S.W.3d 571
    (Tex. 2006). If not met, the threshold requirement that the return
    affirmatively show service on the person sued is case determinative. Indeed, without proper
    service on the correct defendant, notice is entirely irrelevant. Notice of a lawsuit—even actual
    notice—is not a substitute for proper service of process. Wilson v. Dunn, 
    800 S.W.2d 833
    , 836
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    (Tex. 1990) (holding that defendant’s knowledge of suit and actual receipt of suit papers was not
    sufficient to invoke personal jurisdiction to support a default judgment in absence of properly
    issued and served citation).
    Strict, not substantial, compliance is the standard. Deustche Bank Nat’l Trust Co. v.
    Kingman Holdings, LLC, No. 05-13-00943-CV, 
    2014 WL 3211887
    , at *3 (Tex. App.—Dallas
    July 8, 2014, no pet.) (mem. op.); Rone Eng’g Serv., Ltd. v. Culberson, 
    317 S.W.3d 506
    , 508
    (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010, no pet.). Virtually any deviation from the requirements for service of
    process will defeat a default judgment See Primate Constr. Inc. v. Silver, 
    884 S.W.2d 151
    , 152
    (Tex. 1994); TAC Ams., Inc. v. Boothe, 
    94 S.W.3d 315
    , 319 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, no pet.);
    Dolly v. Aethos Comm’cns Sys., Inc., 
    10 S.W.3d 384
    , 388 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2000, no pet.);
    Nueces County Housing Assistance, Inc. v. M & M Resources Corp., 
    806 S.W.2d 948
    , 949 (Tex.
    App.—Corpus Christi 1991, writ denied). Strict compliance is not established if the record does
    not affirmatively establish that the person named in the return of service is the same person sued.
    E.g., Myan 
    Mgmt., 292 S.W.3d at 753
    ; 
    Lytle, 261 S.W.3d at 840
    .
    Here, Plaintiff’s default judgment cannot stand because the return of service does not
    affirmatively show that the person served through and by the Secretary of State is the person
    purported to be served: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed
    Receivables L.L.C. 2005-FR4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates 2005-FR4. Compare Ex. E
    (citation requesting service to “Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed
    Receivables L.L.C. 2005-FR4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates 2005-FR4”), with Ex. F
    (return claiming service through the secretary of state was delivered to “Wells Fargo NA as Trust
    For Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC”); Myan Mgmt. Grp., L.L.C. v. Adam Sparks
    Family Revocable Trust, 
    292 S.W.3d 750
    , 753 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2009, no pet.); Lytle v.
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    Cunningham, 
    261 S.W.3d 837
    , 840 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2008, no pet.); see also Uvalde Country
    Club v. Martin Linen Supply Co., 
    690 S.W.2d 884
    , 885 (Tex. 1985) (setting aside a no-answer
    default judgment where the registered agent for service was “Henry Bunting, Jr.” but the return
    identifies person served as “Henry Bunting”); Lytle v. Cunningham, 
    261 S.W.3d 837
    , 840 (Tex.
    App.—Dallas 2008, no pet.) (setting aside no-answer default where registered agent’s name
    stated on citation “Chris Lytle” but the return affidavit stated “Christopher Lytle” was person
    served). In the return affidavit, the process server attests that the citation and petition were
    forwarded to “Wells Fargo NA as Trust For Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC.” See
    Ex. F. The return of service has several blatant defects. Notably, it fails to state the correct
    name for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Also, it identifies “Wells Fargo NA” not as trustee, but as the
    “Trust.” Finally, the purported “Wells Fargo NA as Trust” fails to include the complete name of
    the trust identified in Plaintiff’s Petition and the Citation. Compare Pet. at ¶ 3, and Ex. E, with
    Ex. F. These defects in service of process, alone, warrant granting Wells Fargo’s Motion and
    vacating the Default Judgment.
    5. Even if Service Were Permitted Through the Secretary of State and the Address
    Through Which Plaintiff Served Wells Fargo Were Proper, Plaintiff’s Failure to
    Allege Wells Fargo Did Not Maintain a Place of Business in Texas Is Fatal to its
    Default Judgment.
    When a party purportedly serves a defendant based on substituted service, a default
    judgment cannot stand when a petition fails to allege that a defendant did not maintain a place of
    business in Texas. Onnela v. Medina, 
    785 S.W.2d 423
    , 425 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1990,
    no writ). For example, in MobileVision, plaintiff alleged that a nonresident limited liability
    company (LLC) had a principal place of business in Michigan and could be served with process
    by serving the Secretary of 
    State. 260 S.W.3d at 564
    . However, the Court held that plaintiff did
    not strictly comply with long-arm statute and the allegations were insufficient to allow service on
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    the Secretary of State, even if the LLC had reasonable and actual notice before default judgment,
    because plaintiff failed to allege, among other things, that the LLC did not maintain a regular
    place of business in state.
    In this case, like in MobileVision, nowhere in Plaintiff’s Petition does it allege that Wells
    Fargo does not maintain a place of business in 
    Texas. 260 S.W.3d at 564
    ; see also, e.g., Medtek
    Lighting Corp., 
    2005 WL 2002159
    , at *2 (Tex. App.—Dallas Aug. 22, 2005, pet. denied) (mem.
    op.) (holding petition failed to satisfy section 17.044); Redwood Group, L.L.C. v. Louiseau, 
    113 S.W.3d 866
    , 870 (Tex.App.—Austin 2003, no pet.) (holding service was improper because
    plaintiff failed to allege that defendant did not appoint or maintain a registered agent in Texas).
    Because Plaintiff failed to allege that Wells Fargo did not maintain a place of business in Texas,
    the default judgment it obtained should be reversed.
    C.     Because Wells Fargo Was Not Served, the Default Judgment Is Void and Should Be
    Vacated.
    “Unless the record affirmatively shows, at the time the default judgment is entered, either
    an appearance by the defendant, proper service of citation on the defendant, or a written
    memorandum of waiver, the trial court does not have in personam jurisdiction to enter a default
    judgment against the defendant.” Autozone, Inc. v. Duenes, 
    108 S.W.3d 917
    , 920 (Tex. App.—
    Corpus Christi 2003, no pet.). The record shows that no appearance was made and no written
    memorandum of waiver was filed. See Ex. D (copy of the Court’s online docket summary for
    this cause number). The record also shows that no proper service was effected on Wells Fargo’s
    registered agent. See Ex. A-2, Ex. A-3, Ex. A-4, Ex. B, Ex. E (copy of citation), Ex. F (copy of
    return). As discussed above, citation was not issued to or served on an agent authorized to
    accept service for Wells Fargo. 
    See supra
    Part III.A-B. Thus, Plaintiff did not properly serve
    Wells Fargo.
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    A default judgment cannot stand unless the court, at the time of the judgment, had
    jurisdiction of the subject matter and parties to the suit. Finlay v. Jones, 
    435 S.W.2d 136
    , 138
    (Tex. 1968) (before a trial court may properly render a default judgment, the record must reflect
    the trial court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties and the case is ripe for
    judgment); see also TEX. R. CIV. P. 124 (requiring service, acceptance, waiver of process or
    appearance of defendant for judgment to be rendered). A defect in service of process invalidates
    personal jurisdiction over the defendant. See Livanos v. Livanos, 
    333 S.W.3d 868
    , 875 (Tex.
    App.—Houston 2010, no pet.) (reversing default judgment due to improper service of process);
    Affiliated Computer Servs., Inc. v. Weeks, No. 05–06–00996–CV, 
    2007 WL 2325820
    , at *2 (Tex.
    App.—Dallas Aug. 10, 2007, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (holding that trial court’s jurisdiction was
    not validly invoked where the petition was sent to a registered agent, which was listed with the
    Secretary of State but marked “terminated” where the secretary of state’s records also contained
    listing for company with “active” status); AAA Navi 
    Corp., 119 S.W.3d at 402
    (same); Ward v.
    Hooper, No. 05-00-01903-CV, 
    2002 WL 15881
    , at *3 (Tex. App.—Dallas Jan. 8, 2002, no pet.)
    (reversing default judgment because of failure to show strict compliance with service of process
    where record clearly indicated that notice was sent to an incorrect address).
    D.     The Court Should Also Set Aside the Default Judgment Because Plaintiff Fails to
    State a Claim Supporting the Requested Relief.
    Independently of the service defects, the Court should grant Wells Fargo’s Motion and
    set aside the Default Judgment because Plaintiff fails to state a claim upon which relief may be
    granted. Plaintiff’s Petition attempted to pursue a claim for “a declaratory judgment declaring
    Plaintiff as the sole owner of the Property in fee simple, without any liens or other
    encumbrances, and declaring all deeds of trusts relating to the Property, or subsequent
    assignments, as void and extinguished.” Pet. ¶ 20. Plaintiff also sought a duplicative judgment
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    “quieting title of the Property in favor of the Plaintiff as the sole owners of the Property in fee
    simple, without any liens or other encumbrances, and declaring all deeds of trust relating to the
    Property, or subsequent assignments, as void and extinguished.” Pet. ¶ 21.
    However, the factual allegations on which Plaintiff requested the above relief do not
    support the requested relief. Plaintiff acknowledges purchasing its interest in the underlying
    Property through a homeowners association’s assessment lien foreclosure sale. See Pet. ¶ 13-14.
    Plaintiff also claims that, at the time it acquired its interest in the Property, Wells Fargo was the
    assignee of record to a certain deed of trust recorded in Volume 11275, Page 1338 of the Bexar
    County deed records. Pet. ¶ 9-11; See Ex. G (the “Deed of Trust”); Ex. H (the “Assignment”)3
    To support Plaintiff’s claims, the Petition includes the following pertinent allegations:
    15. After purchasing the Property, Plaintiff attempted to contract
    Defendants to ascertain what interest, if any, they asserted in the Property or
    related liens. Plaintiff made such inquiries in order to determine its own rights in
    the Property, and to preserve such interests and rights, including the right to any
    equitable redemption in the event any Defendant claimed as superior lien to that
    of the Association’s.
    16. Plaintiff avers the purchase money deed of trust in favor of Fremont
    related to the Property was forfeited at the time of dissolution and forfeiture of
    right to do business in the state of Texas and/or by some other operation of law,
    waiver, defect in assignments, and/or multiple mortgages.
    17. Further, upon information and belief, Wells Fargo has not collected
    any payments from Allen or other party towards any financial obligation giving
    rise to its deed of trust, and therefore, as a matter of law, has waived its interests
    and/or rights in the Property under the doctrine of waiver, estoppel, laches, and/or
    other law.
    Pet. at ¶¶ 15-17.
    The factual allegations on which Plaintiff expressly based its conclusion do not support
    the conclusion.       “Waiver is the intentional relinquishment of a right actually known, or
    3
    Attached hereto as Exhibit G and Exhibit H is a true and correct copy of the Deed of Trust and the
    Assignment, respectively, which are referenced in Plaintiff’s Petition and recorded in the official real property
    records of Bexar County, Texas. Wells Fargo requests that the Court take judicial notice of the documents attached
    hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit G and Exhibit H, which are available for public view and access at
    https://govapps1.propertyinfo.com/wam3/loginForm.asp?iWAMid=3.
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    intentional conduct inconsistent with claiming that right.” Ulico Cas. Co. v. Allied Pilots Ass’n,
    
    262 S.W.3d 773
    , 778 (Tex. 2008). “To prove waiver, a party must show ‘(1) an existing right,
    benefit, or advantage held by a party; (2) the party’s actual knowledge of its existence; and (3)
    the party’s actual intent to relinquish the right or intentional conduct inconsistent with the
    right.’” Wiley v. U.S. Bank, N.A., No. 3:11-CV-1241-B, 
    2012 WL 1945614
    , at *6 (N.D. Tex.
    May 30, 2012) (quoting Ulico Cas. 
    Co., 262 S.W.3d at 778
    ).
    As an initial matter, Plaintiff’s attempt to use the theory of waiver to support any of its
    claims in this lawsuit fails because it is well settled that “[w]aiver is an affirmative defense, not a
    cause of action, and does not operate to create liability” with respect to affirmative claims. See
    Franklin v. BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, No. 3:10-CV-1174-M, 
    2012 WL 2679496
    , *12
    (N.D. Tex. June 6, 2012); Thomas v. Compass Bank, No. 01-01-00467-CV, 
    2002 WL 1340333
    ,
    at *4 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] June 20, 2002, no pet.); Kern v. GE Capital Info. Tech.
    Solutions, No. 3:01-CV-2109-P, 
    2003 WL 22433817
    , at *8 (N.D. Tex. Feb. 19, 2003); Hruska v.
    First State Bank of Deanville, 
    747 S.W.2d 783
    , 785 (Tex. 1988). Indeed, the theory of waiver is
    “defensive in nature” and does not create independent causes of action or “operate to create
    liability where it does not otherwise exist.” 
    Hruska, 747 S.W.2d at 785
    . Plaintiff’s waiver
    argument fails as a matter of law for this reason alone.
    Moreover, the very Deed of Trust that Plaintiff references in its Petition directly refutes
    Plaintiff’s waiver theory. The Deed of Trust provides that:
    12. Borrower Not Released; Forbearance By Lender Not a Waiver.
    Extension of the time for payment or modification of amortization of the sums
    secured by this Security Instrument granted by Lender to Borrower or any
    Successor in Interest of Borrower shall not operate to release the liability of
    Borrower or any Successors in Interest of Borrower. Lender shall not be required
    to commence proceedings against any Successor in Interest of Borrower or to
    refuse to extend time for payment or otherwise modify amortization of the sums
    secured by this Security Instrument by reason of any demand made by the original
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    Borrower or any Successors in Interest of Borrower. Any forbearance by Lender
    in exercising any right or remedy including, without limitation, Lender's
    acceptance of payments from third persons, entities or Successors in Interest of
    Borrower or in amounts less than the amount then due, shall not be a waiver of or
    preclude the exercise of any right or remedy.
    Ex. G at p. 10, ¶ 12. Where a deed of trust, like the Deed of Trust in this case, includes a
    nonwaiver provision expressly disclaiming any intent to waive the right to strictly enforce the
    terms of the deed of trust, Texas courts have rejected similar waiver arguments. See, e.g.,
    Stephens v. LPP Mortg., Ltd., 
    316 S.W.3d 742
    , 748-49 (Tex. App.—Austin 2010, pet. denied);
    Bluebonnet Sav. Bank, F.S.B. v. Grayridge Apartment Homes, Inc., 
    907 S.W.2d 904
    , 911–12
    (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1995, writ denied); Veltmann v. Hoffman, 
    621 S.W.2d 441
    , 442
    (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1981, no writ) (“We know of no case holding that a lienholder who, at
    the request of the debtor, postpones a nonjudicial foreclosure sale in order to afford the debtor an
    opportunity to avoid loss of his land is to be penalized by being deprived of the right to
    foreclose.”). Therefore, by the terms of the Deed of Trust, the factual allegations supporting
    Plaintiff’s theory of waiver, even if true, do not support a conclusion that Wells Fargo’s rights to
    enforce the terms of the Deed of Trust are waived by the borrower’s alleged nonpayment.4
    Marrot Commc’ns, Inc. v. Town & Country P’ship, 
    227 S.W.3d 372
    , 378 (Tex. App.—Houston
    [1st Dist.] 2007, pet. denied) (noting the court may consider affidavit, depositions, testimony,
    and other exhibits in a motion for new trial).
    Texas law requires reversal of a default judgment when the facts stated in the petition do
    not amount to a claim on which relief may be granted. Calderoni v. Vasquez, No. 03-11-00537-
    CV, 
    2012 WL 2509802
    , at *5 (Tex. App.—Austin June 26, 2012, no pet.) (mem. op.); Pinter v.
    4
    Indeed, the allegation that a mortgagee’s failure to collect payments from the mortgagor would render the
    lien void and waive the mortgagee’s rights to enforce the lien is preposterous. If Plaintiff’s allegations were true,
    then any default for nonpayment by a mortgagor would invalidate the lender’s lien, and render meaningless, inter
    alia, entire provisions of the Texas Property Code. See, e.g., TEX. PROP. CODE § 51.002 (providing for foreclosure
    requirements of a lien after a mortgagor’s default).
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    Asafi Law Firm, No. 01-12-0048-CV, 
    2012 WL 5458426
    , at *3 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.]
    Nov. 8, 2012, no pet.) (mem. op.); Hillson Steel Prods., Inc. v. Wirth Ltd., 
    538 S.W.2d 162
    , 166
    (Tex. Civ. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1976, no writ). The factual allegations on which Plaintiff
    expressly based its declaratory judgment and quiet title claims, even if true, do not support a
    conclusion that Wells Fargo—the statutory mortgagee—has waived its rights under the Deed of
    Trust. For this additional reason, the default judgment should be reversed.
    E.     Wells Fargo Requests a Hearing.
    Wells Fargo is entitled to an evidentiary hearing on this Motion for New Trial. Wells
    Fargo hereby requests the Court set the Motion for hearing.
    IV.     CONCLUSION AND PRAYER
    Because Plaintiff failed to properly serve Wells Fargo, the Court did not have personal
    jurisdiction over Wells Fargo, the Default Judgment is void, and it should be set aside. The
    Court should also set aside the Default Judgment because Plaintiff failed to plead a claim upon
    which relief may be granted. Accordingly, Wells Fargo respectfully pray the Court hold an
    evidentiary hearing on its Motion, grant its Motion for New Trial, vacate the Default Judgment
    in this cause dated January 21, 2015, and that the Court grant a new trial, and for all other and
    further relief to which it may be entitled.
    DEFENDANT WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.’S MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL                             PAGE 18 OF 20
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    Respectfully submitted,
    LOCKE LORD LLP
    By:
    B. David L. Foster
    State Bar No. 24031555
    John W. Ellis
    State Bar No. 24078473
    600 Congress Ave., Suite 2200
    Austin, Texas 78701
    (512) 305-4700
    (512) 305-4800 (Facsimile)
    dfoster@lockelord.com
    jellis@lockelord.com
    Thomas G. Yoxall
    State Bar No. 00785304
    Kirsten M. Castañeda
    State Bar No. 00792401
    2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200
    Dallas, Texas 75201
    (214) 740-8000
    (214) 740-8800 (Facsimile)
    tyoxall@lockelord.com
    kcastaneda@lockelord.com
    ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
    WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE
    FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED
    RECEIVABLES L.L.C. 2005-FR4
    DEFENDANT WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.’S MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL                         PAGE 19 OF 20
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    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
    I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served on this 20th day
    of February, 2015, via electronic service to all counsel of record registered with the Court’s
    electronic filing manager and as indicated below to the following:
    VIA EMAIL(justin@thenicholslawfirm.com)
    & Facsimile (800) 761-5782
    Justin P. Nichols
    Justin D. Niedens
    The Nichols Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
    106 S. Saint Mary’s St., Suite 255
    San Antonio, Texas 78205
    Attorneys for Plaintiff
    John W. Ellis
    DEFENDANT WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.’S MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL                              PAGE 20 OF 20
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    Exhibit A
    Exhibit A-1
    FDIC: BankFind Details                                                                                Page 1 of 1
    Federal Deposit
    Insurance Corporation
    Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (FDIC #:
    3511)
    Status: Active • Insured Since January 1, 1934
    Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is an active bank
    Data as of: February 11, 2015
    Overview             Locations         History       Identifications    Financials
    Wells Fargo &
    Company                  Wells Fargo Bank, National Association has 6359 domestic
    Bank Holding             locations in 42 states, 0 locations in territories, and 37 foreign
    Company                  locations
    Wells Fargo Bank,
    National Association     Established:            January 1, 1870
    Banking Institution      FDIC Certificate #:     3511
    Insured:                January 1, 1934
    6359 Locations
    Branches (Offices)       Bank Charter Class: National Bank
    Headquarters:           101 N. Phillips Avenue
    Sioux Falls, SD 57104
    Minnehaha County
    Regulated By:           Office of the Comptroller
    of the Currency
    Consumer
    http://www.helpwithmybank.gov
    Assistance:
    Corporate Website: http://www.wellsfargo.com
    Contact the FDIC about Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
    http://research.fdic.gov/bankfind/detail.html?bank=3511&name=Wells Fargo Bank, Natio...                2/19/2015
    Exhibit A-2
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    Filing Number:               8832                     Entity Type:        Foreign Financial Institution
    Original Date of Filing:     June 21, 2001            Entity Status:      In existence
    Formation Date:              N/A                      Non-Profit          N/A
    Type:
    Tax ID:                                               FEIN:               941347393
    Name:                   WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
    Address:                420 MONTGOMERY ST.
    San Francisco, CA 94163 [COUNTRY NOT PROVIDED]
    Fictitious Name:        N/A
    Jurisdiction:           ,
    Foreign Formation Date: N/A
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    AGENT           FILING HISTORY          NAMES            MANAGEMENT              ASSUMED NAMES       ENTITIES
    Name                                                   Address                                    Inactive Date
    CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY                            211 E. 7th Street, Suite 620
    Austin, TX 78701-3218 USA
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    Exhibit A-4
    Exhibit A-5
    FDIC: BankFind Details                                                                                               Page 1 of 10
    Federal Deposit
    Insurance Corporation
    Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (FDIC #:
    3511)
    Status: Active • Insured Since January 1, 1934
    Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is an active bank
    Data as of: February 11, 2015
    Overview         Locations           History              Identifications           Financials
    All Locations      |   Matching Search Results        |   View By State             Current Filter: "TX"
    Number of Offices: 6359 Domestic, 0 Territories, 37 Foreign
    Showing 1 to 100 of 687 entries
    Service
    UNINUM         Number      Name           Address         County               City               State   Zip
    Type
    Full
    Service
    Madisonville   207 East
    824            3924                                       Madison              Madisonville       TX      77864     Brick and
    Branch         Main Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Laredo         1100                                                                      Service
    984            3784        Downtown       Matamoros       Webb                 Laredo             TX      78040     Brick and
    Branch         Street                                                                    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    301 North
    Service
    Gonzales       Saint
    989            3824                                       Gonzales             Gonzales           TX      78629     Brick and
    Branch         Joseph
    Mortar
    Street
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Bastrop        808 Main
    1129           3825                                       Bastrop              Bastrop            TX      78602     Brick and
    Branch         Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Bay City       1801 7th
    1971           3874                                       Matagorda            Bay City           TX      77414     Brick and
    Branch         Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Brownsville    835 East                                                                  Service
    1991           3908        Downtown       Levee           Cameron              Brownsville        TX      78520     Brick and
    Branch         Street                                                                    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Hillsboro                                                                                Service
    225 East
    1997           3804        Downtown                       Hill                 Hillsboro          TX      76645     Brick and
    Elm Street
    Branch                                                                                   Mortar
    Office
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    Service
    UNINUM     Number    Name            Address       County      City            State   Zip
    Type
    2034       4147      Decatur         306 W Main    Wise        Decatur         TX      76234     Full
    Downtown        Street                                                      Service
    Branch                                                                      Brick and
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    El Paso         221 North                                                   Service
    2049       4086      Downtown        Kansas        El Paso     El Paso         TX      79901     Brick and
    Branch          Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Floresville     1112 B
    2056       3933                                    Wilson      Floresville     TX      78114     Brick and
    Main Branch     Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Franklin        208 East Us
    2063       3906                                    Robertson   Franklin        TX      77856     Brick and
    Branch          Highway 79
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Grapevine                                                                   Service
    1400 South
    2086       4169      Main Street                   Tarrant     Grapevine       TX      76051     Brick and
    Main Street
    Branch                                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Hallettsville   110 South
    2090       3834                                    Lavaca      Hallettsville   TX      77964     Brick and
    Branch          Main Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    210 North                                                   Service
    Henrietta
    2099       3778                      Bridge        Clay        Henrietta       TX      76365     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Terrell North   112 North                                                   Service
    2119       4166      Catherine       Catherine     Kaufman     Terrell         TX      75160     Brick and
    Branch          Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Mesquite        120 West
    2162       3979                                    Dallas      Mesquite        TX      75149     Brick and
    Branch          Main Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    2301 Kell                 Wichita
    2183       3773      Kell Branch                   Wichita                     TX      76308     Brick and
    Boulevard                 Falls
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    215                                                         Service
    Nordheim
    2185       3835                      Broadway      De Witt     Nordheim        TX      78141     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    2207       3842      Pleasanton      425 West      Atascosa    Pleasanton      TX      78064     Full
    Branch          Oaklawn                                                     Service
    Road                                                        Brick and
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    UNINUM     Number    Name           Address       County      City          State   Zip
    Type
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    216 West
    2211       3767      Post Branch                  Garza       Post          TX      79356     Brick and
    Main Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    109                                                       Service
    2212       3934      Poth Branch    Dillworth     Wilson      Poth          TX      78147     Brick and
    Plaza                                                     Mortar
    Office
    Full
    101                                                       Service
    Rhome
    2219       3878                     Highway       Wise        Rhome         TX      76078     Brick and
    Branch
    287 North                                                 Mortar
    Office
    Full
    700                                                       Service
    Richmond
    2221       3852                     Jackson       Fort Bend   Richmond      TX      77469     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    502 North                                                 Service
    Rockport
    2223       3849                     Austin        Aransas     Rockport      TX      78382     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Rosenberg      2910
    3730       4182                                   Fort Bend   Rosenberg     TX      77471     Brick and
    Branch         Avenue H
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    36 West                                                   Service
    San Angelo
    3736       3755                     Beauregard    Tom Green   San Angelo    TX      76903     Brick and
    Main Branch
    Avenue                                                    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    40                                                        Service
    Northstar
    3740       3781                     Northeast     Bexar       San Antonio   TX      78216     Brick and
    Branch
    Loop 410                                                  Mortar
    Office
    Full
    San Marcos     123 North                                                 Service
    3746       3839      Downtown       Edward        Hays        San Marcos    TX      78666     Brick and
    Branch         Gary Street                                               Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Schulenburg    707 Lyons
    3751       3838                                   Fayette     Schulenburg   TX      78956     Brick and
    Branch         Avenue
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    101 North                                                 Service
    3782       3769      Tulia Branch   Maxwell       Swisher     Tulia         TX      79088     Brick and
    Avenue                                                    Mortar
    Office
    3791       3801                                   Mclennan    Waco          TX      76701
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    Service
    UNINUM     Number    Name          Address        County         City        State   Zip
    Type
    Waco Main     300 Franklin                                                Full
    Branch        Avenue                                                      Service
    Brick and
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    301                                                         Service
    Kerrville
    5755       3798                    Junction       Kerr           Kerrville   TX      78028     Brick and
    Main Branch
    Highway                                                     Mortar
    Office
    Full
    307 North                                                   Service
    Cuero
    5763       3831                    Esplanade      De Witt        Cuero       TX      77954     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Alice Main    1128 East
    6615       3792                                   Jim Wells      Alice       TX      78332     Brick and
    Branch        Main Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    501 West                                                    Service
    Willis
    6618       4036                    Montgomery     Montgomery     Willis      TX      77378     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    230 Green
    6626       3829      Taft Branch                  San Patricio   Taft        TX      78390     Brick and
    Avenue
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Denton        101 South                                                   Service
    6627       4153      Downtown      Locust         Denton         Denton      TX      76201     Brick and
    Branch        Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    119 West                                                    Service
    La Vernia
    6628       3938                    Chihuahua      Wilson         La Vernia   TX      78121     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    305 East                                                    Service
    Navasota
    6868       3927                    Washington     Grimes         Navasota    TX      77868     Brick and
    Branch
    Avenue                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    5401 S Fm
    7115       4023      Kyle Branch                  Hays           Kyle        TX      78640     Brick and
    1626
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    1821 South
    Service
    Ed Carey      77
    7126       3892                                   Cameron        Harlingen   TX      78550     Brick and
    Branch        Sunshine
    Mortar
    Strip
    Office
    7127       3929      Rio Vista     501 North      Johnson        Rio Vista   TX      76093     Full
    Branch        Highway                                                     Service
    174                                                         Brick and
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    Service
    UNINUM     Number    Name          Address       County       City          State   Zip
    Type
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Waller        2313 Main
    7131       3922                                  Waller       Waller        TX      77484     Brick and
    Branch        Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Bandera       900 Main
    7133       3795                                  Bandera      Bandera       TX      78003     Brick and
    Branch        Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Angleton      800 North
    7377       3830                                  Brazoria     Angleton      TX      77515     Brick and
    Branch        Loop 274
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    101                                                        Service
    Hubbard
    7381       3803                    Northwest     Hill         Hubbard       TX      76648     Brick and
    Branch
    2nd Street                                                 Mortar
    Office
    Full
    200 North                                                  Service
    Archer City
    7383       3777                    Center        Archer       Archer City   TX      76351     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                     Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Bellville     2 East Main
    7384       4178                                  Austin       Bellville     TX      77418     Brick and
    Branch        Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Brenham       2450
    7386       4099                                  Washington   Brenham       TX      77833     Brick and
    Main Branch   Becker Dr
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Centerville   115 East
    7611       3919                                  Leon         Centerville   TX      75833     Brick and
    Branch        Saint Marys
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Poteet        126 South
    7827       3843                                  Atascosa     Poteet        TX      78065     Brick and
    Branch        6th Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    203 North                                                  Service
    Los Fresnos
    7957       3895                    Arroyo        Cameron      Los Fresnos   TX      78566     Brick and
    Branch
    Boulevard                                                  Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Donna         132 South
    8214       3893                                  Hidalgo      Donna         TX      78537     Brick and
    Branch        Main Street
    Mortar
    Office
    8652       3779                                  Howard       Big Spring    TX      79720
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    UNINUM     Number    Name          Address        County      City          State   Zip
    Type
    Big Spring    400 South                                                  Full
    Branch        Main Street                                                Service
    Brick and
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Canyon        2111 4th
    8876       3764                                   Randall     Canyon        TX      79015     Brick and
    Branch        Avenue
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    1024 Texas                                                 Service
    Robstown
    9005       3791                    Yes            Nueces      Robstown      TX      78380     Brick and
    Branch
    Boulevard                                                  Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Thousand      16414 San                                                  Service
    9083       3752      Oaks          Pedro          Bexar       San Antonio   TX      78232     Brick and
    Branch        Avenue                                                     Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Brookshire    923 Cooper
    9693       3921                                   Waller      Brookshire    TX      77423     Brick and
    Branch        Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Seguin        101 East
    9702       3828                                   Guadalupe   Seguin        TX      78155     Brick and
    Branch        Nolte Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    201 West                                                   Service
    Boyd
    9799       3877                    Rock Island    Wise        Boyd          TX      76023     Brick and
    Branch
    Ave                                                        Mortar
    Office
    Full
    3570                                                       Service
    Sw Military
    9813       4100                    Military       Bexar       San Antonio   TX      78211     Brick and
    Branch
    Drive, S.W.                                                Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Dallas                                                                   Service
    1445 Ross
    10065      3973      Central                      Dallas      Dallas        TX      75202     Brick and
    Avenue
    Branch                                                                   Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Stockyards    200 Ne 28th
    10085      3812                                   Tarrant     Fort Worth    TX      76164     Brick and
    Branch        Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    South         1100 East                                                  Service
    10090      3904      Mcallen       Jackson        Hidalgo     Mcallen       TX      78503     Brick and
    Branch        Avenue                                                     Mortar
    Office
    10432      3918      Katy Main     5622 3rd       Harris      Katy          TX      77493     Full
    Branch        Street                                                     Service
    Brick and
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    Service
    UNINUM     Number    Name           Address        County       City          State   Zip
    Type
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    3601                                                        Service
    Port City
    10650      4094                     Eastex         Harris       Houston       TX      77026     Brick and
    Branch
    Freeway                                                     Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Fort Worth
    900 West                                                    Service
    Medical
    10738      3805                     Rosedale       Tarrant      Fort Worth    TX      76104     Brick and
    Center
    Street                                                      Mortar
    Branch
    Office
    Full
    109 North                                                   Service
    Westside
    10931      4022                     San Saba       Bexar        San Antonio   TX      78207     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Edna           700 North
    10934      3822                                    Jackson      Edna          TX      77957     Brick and
    Branch         Wells Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Commercial     3434
    10937      4095                                    Harris       Houston       TX      77093     Brick and
    Branch         Tidwell Rd
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Victoria                                                                   Service
    1201 North
    11014      3820      Downtown                      Victoria     Victoria      TX      77901     Brick and
    Main Street
    Branch                                                                     Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Denver City    221 North
    11030      3768                                    Yoakum       Denver City   TX      79323     Brick and
    Branch         Avenue B
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    4900 East                                                   Service
    Belknap
    11161      3815                     Belknap        Tarrant      Haltom City   TX      76117     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    1500                                                        Service
    River Oaks
    11207      3949                     Waugh          Harris       Houston       TX      77019     Brick and
    Branch
    Drive                                                       Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Austin Ave -   1111 South                                                  Service
    11385      4185      Georgetown     Austin         Williamson   Georgetown    TX      78626     Brick and
    Branch         Avenue                                                      Mortar
    Office
    Full
    527 East                                                    Service
    Fairfield
    11429      3920                     Commerce       Freestone    Fairfield     TX      75840     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                      Mortar
    Office
    11523      9159                                    Hardin       Lumberton     TX      77657
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    UNINUM     Number    Name          Address        County      City          State   Zip
    Type
    Lumberton     435 South                                                  Full
    Branch        Main                                                       Service
    Brick and
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Nocona        105 East
    11529      3774                                   Montague    Nocona        TX      76255     Brick and
    Branch        Highway 82
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    6100                                                       Service
    Kelly Field
    11643      3789                    Bandera        Bexar       San Antonio   TX      78238     Brick and
    Branch
    Road                                                       Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Deer Park     715 Center
    11750      3943                                   Harris      Deer Park     TX      77536     Brick and
    Branch        Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Comfort       520 7th
    11795      3797                                   Kendall     Comfort       TX      78013     Brick and
    Branch        Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    13201                                                      Service
    Fairbanks
    12003      3948                    Northwest      Harris      Houston       TX      77040     Brick and
    Branch
    Freeway                                                    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    East Berry    1001 East
    12138      4012                                   Tarrant     Fort Worth    TX      76110     Brick and
    Branch        Berry Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    4200                                                       Service
    Pasadena
    12322      3941                    Spencer        Harris      Pasadena      TX      77504     Brick and
    Branch
    Highway                                                    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    120 South                                                  Service
    Premont
    12380      3794                    Agnes          Jim Wells   Premont       TX      78375     Brick and
    Branch
    Street                                                     Mortar
    Office
    Full
    6964                                                       Service
    Boulevard                                Richland
    12431      3980                    Boulevard      Tarrant                   TX      76180     Brick and
    26 Branch                                Hills
    26                                                         Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Bedford       2225                                                       Service
    12432      3967      Central       Central        Tarrant     Bedford       TX      76021     Brick and
    Branch        Drive                                                      Mortar
    Office
    12435      3956      Seabrook      1600           Harris      Seabrook      TX      77586     Full
    Branch        Highway                                                    Service
    146                                                        Brick and
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    UNINUM     Number    Name            Address       County     City          State   Zip
    Type
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    6175
    Service
    Bassett         Gateway
    12487      4089                                    El Paso    El Paso       TX      79925     Brick and
    Branch          Boulevard
    Mortar
    West
    Office
    Full
    West            111 West                                                 Service
    West
    12500      3875      Columbia        Brazos        Brazoria                 TX      77486     Brick and
    Columbia
    Branch          Avenue                                                   Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Corpus          1190                                                     Service
    Corpus
    12508      3912      Christi Flour   Waldron       Nueces                   TX      78418     Brick and
    Christi
    Bluff Branch    Road                                                     Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Victoria
    1501 East                                                Service
    Sam
    12700      3846                      Mockingbird   Victoria   Victoria      TX      77904     Brick and
    Houston
    Lane                                                     Mortar
    Branch
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Plainview       205 West
    12702      3765                                    Hale       Plainview     TX      79072     Brick and
    Main Branch     5th Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Bandera &                                                                Service
    100 St.
    12705      9176      St Cloud                      Bexar      San Antonio   TX      78228     Brick and
    Cloud
    Branch                                                                   Mortar
    Office
    Full
    Service
    Kingsville      601 South
    12757      3826                                    Kleberg    Kingsville    TX      78363     Brick and
    Main Branch     14th Street
    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    5801 Marvin                                              Service
    Oak Cliff
    12772      3972                      D. Love       Dallas     Dallas        TX      75237     Brick and
    Branch
    Freeway                                                  Mortar
    Office
    Full
    901                                                      Service
    Memorial
    12835      3954                      Gessner       Harris     Houston       TX      77024     Brick and
    Branch
    Road                                                     Mortar
    Office
    Full
    401                                                      Service
    Silsbee
    13039      9164                      Highway 96    Hardin     Silsbee       TX      77656     Brick and
    Branch
    South                                                    Mortar
    Office
    Full
    1001                                                     Service
    La Porte
    13154      9185                      Highway       Harris     La Porte      TX      77571     Brick and
    Branch
    146                                                      Mortar
    Office
    13209      3957                                    Harris     Spring        TX      77373
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    UNINUM     Number    Name        Address       County     City        State   Zip
    Type
    Spring      1442 Spring                                          Full
    Branch      Cypress                                              Service
    Road                                                 Brick and
    Mortar
    Office
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    Exhibit B
    Exhibit C
    Exhibit D
    Full Case Information                                                          Page 1 of 3
    Bexar County
    District Clerk/County Clerk Search
    Full Case Information
    Case Summary
    Case Information for Cause #: 2014CI17188
    KINGMAN HOLDINGS LLC vs WELLS FARGO NA ET AL
    Cause No. :            2014CI17188
    Name :
    Business Name :        WELLS FARGO BANK NA
    Litigant Type :        DEFENDANT
    Date Filed :           10/30/2014
    Docket Type :          QUIET TITLE
    Case Status :          DISPOSED
    Court :                073
    Information as of: 02/19/2015 07:51:28 PM
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    Full Case Information                                                                    Page 2 of 3
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    Type/Sequence     Date Filed                             Description
    P00001                 10/30/2014 PETITION
    P00002                  11/4/2014 CIVIL CASE INFORMATION SHEET
    P00003                  11/4/2014 REQUEST FOR SERVICE AND PROCESS
    P00004                  11/4/2014 SERVICE ASSIGNED TO CLERK 1
    S00001                  11/5/2014 CITATION
    WELLS FARGO BANK NA
    ISSUED: 11/5/2014 RECEIVED: 11/13/2014
    EXECUTED: 11/14/2014 RETURNED: 11/17/2014
    S00002                  11/5/2014 CITATION
    FREMONT REORGANIZING CORPORATION
    ISSUED: 11/5/2014 RECEIVED: 11/13/2014
    EXECUTED: 11/14/2014 RETURNED: 11/17/2014
    P00006                 12/23/2014 CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY OF STATE/
    KYLE R WALKER
    P00007                  1/20/2015 CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY OF STATE/
    TO WELLS FARGO BANK NA
    P00008                  1/21/2015 CERTIFICATE OF LAST KNOWN MAILING ADDRESS FOR:
    WELLS FARGO BANK NA AND FREMONT REORGANI
    ZATION CORP FKA FREMONT INVESTMENT &
    LOAN
    P00009                  1/21/2015 MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT
    P00010                  1/21/2015 CASE CLOSED DEFAULT JUDGMENT
    O00001                  1/21/2015 DEFAULT JUDGMENT
    JUDGE: JOHN D. GABRIEL, JR.
    VOL: 4338 PAGE: 393 PAGE COUNT: 2
    S00003                  1/26/2015 NOTICE OF ORDER RULE 306A
    JUSTIN P NICHOLS
    ISSUED: 1/26/2015
    S00004                  1/26/2015 NOTICE OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
    WELLS FARGO BANK NA
    ISSUED: 1/26/2015
    S00005                  1/26/2015 NOTICE OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
    FREMONT REORGANIZING CORPORATION
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    Full Case Information                                                          Page 3 of 3
    ISSUED: 1/26/2015
    RETURNED: 2/10/2015
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    Exhibit E
    Exhibit F
    Exhibit G
    T/GF   tacci-Aa_orm             BRANCH     fp,
    ffs     (on        /CLOSER INITIALS
    Return To:
    FRET TT INVESTMENT & LOAN
    1411 OPUS PLACE, SUITE 600
    DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515                              IlL1111111111§111111111)1p11111111111111111111
    4
    Prepared By:
    DENNIS P. SCHMARTZ
    SCHWA= & ASSOCIATES
    1446 HERITAGE DRIVE
    NOKINNEY, TEXAS 75069
    972-562-1966
    [Space Above This Line For Recording natal
    DEED OF TRUST 1001944-5000141013-4
    MIN
    NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS:
    If you are a natural person, you may remove or strike any of the following
    information from this instrument before it is filed for record in the public
    records: your social security number or your driver's license number.
    DEFINITIONS
    Words used in multiple sections of this document are defined below and other words are defined in
    Sections 3, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 21. Certain rules regarding the usage of words used in this document are
    also provided in Section 16.
    (A) "Security Instrument" means this document, which is dated MARCH 11, 2005                   , together
    with all Riders to this document.
    (B) "Borrower" is
    LUCILLE. W. ALLEN AND HUSBAND, DOUGLAS ALLEN
    Borrower is the grantor under this Security Instrument.
    (C) "Lender" is
    FREMCNT INVEST/11NT & LOAN
    Lender is a CORPORATION
    organized and existing under the laws of THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
    Lender's address is
    175 NORTH RIVERVINR DRIVE, ANAHEIM, CA 92808
    Lender includes any holder of the Note who is entitled to receive payments under the Note.
    925000141013
    TEXAS-Single Family-Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac UNIFORM INSTRUMENT WITH MERS
    Form 3044 1/01                        VMP Mortgage Solutions, Inc. (800)521.7291
    -6A(TX) (0411)                                  Page 1 of 16
    ,11
    1,1.11111T119,11111til 111111111111111111111111
    (D) "Trustee" is
    DENNIS P. SCHWARTZ
    Trustee's address is
    1446 BERTTAGE DRIVE, ICKINNEY, TX 75069
    (E) "MERS" is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MERS is a separate corporation that is
    acting solely as a nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. MERS is a beneficiary under
    this Security Instrument. MERS is organized and existing under the laws of Delaware, and has an
    address and telephone number of P.O. Box 2026, Flint, MI 48501-2026, tel. (888) 679-MERS.
    (F) "Note" means the promissory note signed by Borrower and dated MARCH 11, 2005
    The Note states that Borrower owes Lender
    am HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 00/100
    Dollars (U.S. $105, 300 . 00 ) plus interest. Borrower has promised to pay this debt in regular
    Periodic Payments and to pay the debt in full not later than APRIL 01, 2035
    (G) "Property" means the property that is described below under the heading "Transfer of Rights in the
    Property."
    (H) "Loan" means the debt evidenced by the Note, plus interest, any prepayment charges and late charges
    due under the Note, and all sums due under this Security Instrument, plus interest.
    (I) "Riders" means all Riders to this Security Instrument that are executed by Borrower. The following
    iRiders are to be executed by Borrower [check box as applicable]:
    LxJ Adjustable Rate Rider I I Condominium Rider                    U Second Home Rider
    Balloon Rider          I Y I Planned Unit Development Rider I I 1-4 Family Rider
    I I VA Rider                       Biweekly Payment Rider
    Other(s) [specify]
    (J) "Applicable Law" means all controlling applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations,
    ordinances and administrative rules and orders (that have the effect of law) as well as all applicable final,
    non-appealable judicial opinions.
    (K) "Community Association Dues, Fees, and Assessments" means all dues, fees, assessments and other
    charges that are imposed on Borrower or the Property by a condominium association, homeowners
    association or similar organization.
    (L) "Electronic Funds Transfer" means any transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by
    check, draft, or similar paper instrument, which is initiated through an electronic terminal, telephonic
    instrument, computer, or magnetic tape so as to order, instruct, or authorize a financial institution to debit
    or credit an account. Such term includes, but is not limited to, point-of-sale transfers, automated teller
    machine transactions, transfers initiated by telephone, wire transfers, and automated clearinghouse
    transfers.
    (M) "Escrow Items" means those items that are described in Section 3.
    (N) "Miscellaneous Proceeds" means any compensation, settlement, award of damages, or proceeds paid
    by any third party (other than insurance proceeds paid under the coverages described in Section 5) for: (i)
    damage to, or destruction of, the Property; (ii) condemnation or other taking of all or any part of the
    Property; (iii) conveyance in lieu of condemnation; or (iv) misrepresentations of, or omissions as to, the
    value and/or condition of the Property.
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    ("g
    (0) "Mortgage Insurance" means insurance protecting Lender against the nonpayment of, or default on,
    the Loan.
    (P) "Periodic Payment" means the regularly scheduled amount due for (i) principal and interest under the
    Note, plus (ii) any amounts under Section 3 of this Security Instrument.
    (Q) "RESPA" means the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (12 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq.) and its
    implementing regulation, Regulation X (29 C.F.R. Part 3500), as they might be amended from time to
    time, or any additional or successor legislation or regulation that governs the same subject matter. As used
    in this Security Instrument, "RESPA" refers to all requirements and restrictions that are imposed in regard
    to a "federally related mortgage loan" even if the Loan does not qualify as a "federally related mortgage
    loan" under RESPA.
    (R) "Successor in Interest of Borrower" means any party that has taken title to the Property, whether or
    not that party has assumed Borrower's obligations under the Note and/or this Security Instrument.
    TRANSFER OF RIGHTS IN THE PROPERTY
    The beneficiary of this Security Instrument is MERS (solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's
    successors and assigns) and the successors and assigns of MERS. This Security Instrument
    secures to Lender: (i) the repayment of the Loan, and all renewals, extensions and modifications
    of the Note; and (it) the performance of Borrower's covenants and agreements under this
    Security Instrument and the Note. For this purpose, Borrower irrevocably grants and conveys to
    Trustee, in trust, with power of sale, the following described property located in the County of
    BEXAR
    [Name of Recording Jurisdiction]
    LOT 18, BLOCK 5, NCB 18175, NORTBAMPTCN, UNIT 1, CITY OF SAN ANTONIO,
    BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDIM TO PLAT, RECORDED IN VOLUME 9516, PAGES
    171-177 LEED AND PLAT RECORDS, BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS.
    Parcel ID Number:
    which currently has the address of
    8118 laNDERLY PL.                                                                                      [Street]
    SAN ANTONIO                                  [City] ,   Texas 78109        [Zip Code]   ("Property Address"):
    TOGETHER WITH all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all
    easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All replacements and
    additions shall also be covered by this Security Instrument. All of the foregoing is referred to in this
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    Security Instrument as the "Property." Borrower understands and agrees that MERS holds only legal title
    to the interests granted by Borrower in this Security Instrument, but, if necessary to comply with law or
    custom, MERS (as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns) has the right: to exercise any
    or all of those interests, including, but not limited to, the right to foreclose and sell the Property; and to
    take any action required of Lender including, but not limited to, releasing and canceling this Security
    Instrument.
    BORROWER COVENANTS that Borrower is lawfully seised of the estate hereby conveyed and has
    the right to grant and convey the Property and that the Property is unencumbered, except for encumbrances
    of record. Borrower warrants and will defend generally the title to the Property against all claims and
    demands, subject to any encumbrances of record.
    THIS SECURITY INSTRUMENT combines uniform covenants for national use and non-uniform
    covenants with limited variations by jurisdiction to constitute a uniform security instrument covering real
    property.
    UNIFORM COVENANTS. Borrower and Lender covenant and agree as follows:
    1. Payment of Principal, Interest, Escrow Items, Prepayment Charges, and Late Charges.
    Borrower shall pay when due the principal of, and interest on, the debt evidenced by the Note and any
    prepayment charges and late charges due under the Note. Borrower shall also pay funds for Escrow Items
    pursuant to Section 3. Payments due under the Note and this Security Instrument shall be made in U.S.
    currency. However, if any check or other instrument received by Lender as payment under the Note or this
    Security Instrument is returned to Lender unpaid, Lender may require that any or all subsequent payments
    due under the Note and this Security Instrument be made in one or more of the following forms, as
    selected by Lender: (a) cash; (b) money order; (c) certified check, bank check, treasurer's check or
    cashier's check, provided any such check is drawn upon an institution whose deposits are insured by a
    federal agency, instrumentality, or entity; or (d) Electronic Funds Transfer.
    Payments are deemed received by Lender when received at the location designated in the Note or at
    such other location as may be designated by Lender in accordance with the notice provisions in Section 15.
    Lender may return any payment or partial payment if the payment or partial payments are insufficient to
    bring the Loan current. Lender may accept any payment or partial payment insufficient to bring the Loan
    current, without waiver of any rights hereunder or prejudice to its rights to refuse such payment or partial
    payments in the future, but Lender is not obligated to apply such payments at the time such payments are
    accepted. If each Periodic Payment is applied as of its scheduled due date, then Lender need not pay
    interest on unapplied funds. Lender may hold such unapplied funds until Borrower makes payment to bring
    the Loan current. If Borrower does not do so within a reasonable period of time, Lender shall either apply
    such funds or return them to Borrower. If not applied earlier, such funds will be applied to the outstanding
    principal balance under the Note immediately prior to foreclosure. No offset or claim which Borrower
    might have now or in the future against Lender shall relieve Borrower from making payments due under
    the Note and this Security Instrument or performing the covenants and agreements secured by this Security
    Instrument.
    2. Application of Payments or Proceeds. Except as otherwise described in this Section 2, all
    payments accepted and applied bi Lender shall be applied in the following order of priority: (a) interest
    due under the Note; (b) princi        due under the Note; (c) amounts due under Section 3. Such payments
    shall be applied to each Perior   c Payment in the order in which it became due. Any remaining amounts
    shall be applied first to late charges, second to any other amounts due under this Security Instrument, and
    then to reduce the principal balance of the Note.
    If Lender receives a payment from Borrower for a delinquent Periodic Payment which includes a
    sufficient amount to pay any late charge due, the payment may be applied to the delinquent payment and
    the late charge. If more than one Periodic Payment is outstanding, Lender may apply any payment received
    from Borrower to the repayment of the Periodic Payments if, and to the extent that, each payment can be
    paid in full. To the extent that any excess exists after the payment is applied to the full payment of one or
    more Periodic Payments, such excess may be applied to any late charges due. Voluntary prepayments shall
    be applied first to any prepayment charges and then as described in the Note.
    Any application of payments, insurance proceeds, or Miscellaneous Proceeds to principal due under
    the Note shall not extend or postpone the due date, or change the amount, of the Periodic Payments.
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    3. Funds for Escrow Items. Borrower shall pay to Lender on the day Periodic Payments are due
    under the Note, until the Note is paid in full, a sum (the "Funds") to provide for payment of amounts due
    for: (a) taxes and assessments and other items which can attain priority over this Security Instrument as a
    lien or encumbrance on the Property; (b) leasehold payments or ground rents on the Property, if any; (c)
    premiums for any and all insurance required by Lender under Section 5; and (d) Mortgage Insurance
    premiums, if any, or any sums payable by Borrower to Lender in lieu of the payment of Mortgage
    Insurance premiums in accordance with the provisions of Section 10. These items are called "Escrow
    Items." At origination or at any time during the term of the Loan, Lender may require that Community
    Association Dues, Fees, and Assessments, if any, be escrowed by Borrower, and such dues, fees and
    assessments shall be an Escrow Item. Borrower shall promptly furnish to Lender all notices of amounts to
    be paid under this Section. Borrower shall pay Lender the Funds for Escrow Items unless Lender waives
    Borrower's obligation to pay the Funds for any or all Escrow Items. Lender may waive Borrower's
    obligation to pay to Lender Funds for any or all Escrow Items at any time. Any such waiver may only be
    in writing. In the event of such waiver, Borrower shall pay directly, when and where payable, the amounts
    due for any Escrow Items for which payment of Funds has been waived by Lender and, if Lender requires,
    shall furnish to Lender receipts evidencing such payment within such time period as Lender may require.
    Borrower's obligation to make such payments and to provide receipts shall for all purposes be deemed to
    be a covenant and agreement contained in this Security Instrument, as the phrase "covenant and agreement"
    is used in Section 9. If Borrower is obligated to pay Escrow Items directly, pursuant to a waiver, and
    Borrower fails to pay the amount due for an Escrow Item, Lender may exercise its rights under Section 9
    and pay such amount and Borrower shall then be obligated under Section 9 to repay to Lender any such
    amount. Lender may revoke the waiver as to any or all Escrow Items at any time by a notice given in
    accordance with Section 15 and, upon such revocation, Borrower shall pay to Lender all Funds, and in
    such amounts, that are then required under this Section 3.
    Lender may, at any time, collect and hold Funds in an amount (a) sufficient to permit Lender to apply
    the Funds at the time specified under RESPA, and (b) not to exceed the maximum amount a lender can
    require under RESPA. Lender shall estimate the amount of Funds due on the basis of current data and
    reasonable estimates of expenditures of future Escrow Items or otherwise in accordance with Applicable
    Law.
    The Funds shall be held in an institution whose deposits are insured by a federal agency,
    instrumentality, or entity (including Lender, if Lender is an institution whose deposits are so insured) or in
    any Federal Home Loan Bank. Lender shall apply the Funds to pay the Escrow Items no later than the time
    specified under RESPA. Lender shall not charge Borrower for holding and applying the Funds, annually
    analyzing the escrow account, or verifying the Fcrrow Items, unless Lender pays Borrower interest on the
    Funds and Applicable Law permits Lender to make such a charge. Unless an agreement is made in writing
    or Applicable Law requires interest to be paid on the Funds, Lender shall not be required to pay Borrower
    any interest or earnings on the Funds. Borrower and Lender can agree in writing, however, that interest
    shall be paid on the Funds. Lender shall give to Borrower, without charge, an annual accounting of the
    Funds as required by RESPA.
    If there is a surplus of Funds held in escrow, as defined under RESPA, Lender shall account to
    Borrower for the excess funds in accordance with RESPA. If there is a shortage of Funds held in escrow,
    as defined under RESPA, Lender shall notify Borrower as required by RESPA, and Borrower shall pay to
    Lender the amount necessary to make up the shortage in accordance with RESPA, but in no more than 12
    monthly payments. If there is a deficiency of Funds held in escrow, as defined under RESPA, Lender shall
    notify Borrower as required by RESPA, and Borrower shall pay to Lender the amount necessary to make
    up the deficiency in accordance with RESPA, but in no more than 12 monthly payments.
    Upon payment in full of all sums secured by this Security Instrument, Lender shall promptly refund
    to Borrower any Funds held by Lender.
    4. Charges; Liens. Borrower shall pay all taxes, assessments, charges, fines, and impositions
    attributable to the Property which can attain priority over this Security Instrument, leasehold payments or
    ground rents on the Property, if any, and Community Association Dues, Fees, and Assessments, if any. To
    the extent that these items are Escrow Items, Borrower shall pay them in the manner provided in Section 3.
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    4
    Borrower shall promptly discharge any lien which has priority over this Security Instrument unless
    Borrower: (a) agrees in writing to the payment of the obligation secured by the lien in a manner acceptable
    to Lender, but only so long as Borrower is performing such agreement; (b) contests the lien in good faith
    by, or defends against enforcement of the lien in, legal proceedings which in Lender's opinion operate to
    prevent the enforcement of the lien while those proceedings are pending, but only until such proceedings
    are concluded; or (c) secures from the holder of the lien an agreement satisfactory to Lender subordinating
    the lien to this Security Instrument. If Lender determines that any part of the Property is subject to a lien
    which can attain priority over this Security Instrument, Lender may give Borrower a notice identifying the
    lien. Within 10 days of the date on which that notice is given, Borrower shall satisfy the lien or take one or
    more of the actions set forth above in this Section 4.
    Lender may require Borrower to pay a one-time charge for a real estate tax verification and/or
    reporting service used by Lender in connection with this Loan.
    5. Property Insurance. Borrower shall keep the improvements now existing or hereafter erected on
    the Property insured against loss by fire, hazards included within the term "extended coverage," and any
    other hazards including, but not limited to, earthquakes and floods, for which Lender requires insurance.
    This insurance shall be maintained in the amounts (including deductible levels) and for the periods that
    Lender requires. What Lender requires pursuant to the preceding sentences can change during the term of
    the Loan. The insurance carrier providing the insurance shall be chosen by Borrower subject to Lender's
    right to disapprove Borrower's choice, which right shall not be exercised unreasonably. Lender may
    require Borrower to pay, in connection with this Loan, either: (a) a one-time charge for flood zone
    determination, certification and tracking services; or (b) a one-time charge for flood zone determination
    and certification services and subsequent charges each time remappings or similar changes occur which
    reasonably might affect such determination or certification. Borrower shall also be responsible for the
    payment of any fees imposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in connection with the
    review of any flood zone determination resulting from an objection by Borrower.
    If Borrower fails to maintain any of the coverages described above, Lender may obtain insurance
    coverage, at Lender's option and Borrower's expense. Lender is under no obligation to purchase any
    particular type or amount of coverage. Therefore, such coverage shall cover Lender, but might or might
    not protect Borrower, Borrower's equity in the Property, or the contents of the Property, against any risk,
    hazard or liability and might provide greater or lesser coverage than was previously in effect. Borrower
    acknowledges that the cost of the insurance coverage so obtained might significantly exceed the cost of
    insurance that Borrower could have obtained. Any amounts disbursed by Lender under this Section 5 shall
    become additional debt of Borrower secured by this Security Instrument. These amounts shall bear interest
    at the Note rate from the date of disbursement and shall be payable, with such interest, upon notice from
    Lender to Borrower requesting payment.
    All insurance policies required by Lender and renewals of such policies shall be subject to Lender's
    right to disapprove such policies, shall include a standard mortgage clause, and shall name Lender as
    mortgagee and/or as an additional loss payee. Lender shall have the right to hold the policies and renewal
    certificates. If Lender requires, Borrower shall promptly give to Lender all receipts of paid premiums and
    renewal notices. If Borrower obtains any form of insurance coverage, not otherwise required by Lender,
    for damage to, or destruction of, the Property, such policy shall include a standard mortgage clause and
    shall name Lender as mortgagee and/or as an additional loss payee.
    In the event of loss, Borrower shall give prompt notice to the insurance carrier and Lender. Lender
    may make proof of loss if not made promptly by Borrower. Unless Lender and Borrower otherwise agree
    in writing, any insurance proceeds, whether or not the underlying insurance was required by Lender, shall
    be applied to restoration or repair of the Property, if the restoration or repair is economically feasible and
    Lender's security is not lessened. During such repair and restoration period, Lender shall have the right to
    hold such insurance proceeds until Lender has had an opportunity to inspect such Property to ensure the
    work has been completed to Lender's satisfaction, provided that such inspection shall be undertaken
    promptly. Lender may disburse proceeds for the repairs and restoration in a single payment or in a series
    of progress payments as the work is completed. Unless an agreement is made in writing or Applicable Law
    requires interest to be paid on such insurance proceeds, Lender shall not be required to pay Borrower any
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    interest or earnings on such proceeds. Fees for public adjusters, or other third parties, retained by
    Borrower shall not be paid out of the insurance proceeds and shall be the sole obligation of Borrower. If
    the restoration or repair is not economically feasible or Lender's security would be lessened, the insurance
    proceeds shall be applied to the sums secured by this Security Instrument, whether or not then due, with
    the excess, if any, paid to Borrower. Such insurance proceeds shall be applied in the order provided for in
    Section 2.
    If Borrower abandons the Property, Lender may file, negotiate and settle any available insurance
    claim and related matters. If Borrower does not respond within 30 days to a notice from Lender that the
    insurance carrier has offered to settle a claim, then Lender may negotiate and settle the claim. The 30-day
    period will begin when the notice is given. In either event, or if Lender acquires the Property under
    Section 22 or otherwise, Borrower hereby assigns to Lender (a) Borrower's rights to any insurance
    proceeds in an amount not to exceed the amounts unpaid under the Note or this Security Instrument, and
    (b) any other of Borrower's rights (other than the right to any refund of unearned premiums paid by
    Borrower) under all insurance policies covering the Property, insofar as such rights are applicable to the
    coverage of the Property. Lender may use the insurance proceeds either to repair or restore the Property or
    to pay amounts unpaid under the Note or this Security Instrument, whether or not then due.
    6. Occupancy. Borrower shall occupy, establish, and use the Property as Borrower's principal
    residence within 60 days after the execution of this Security Instrument and shall continue to occupy the
    Property as Borrower's principal residence for at least one year after the date of occupancy, unless Lender
    otherwise agrees in writing, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, or unless extenuating
    circumstances exist which are beyond Borrower's control.
    7. Preservation, Maintenance and Protection of the Property; Inspections. Borrower shall not
    destroy, damage or impair the Property, allow the Property to deteriorate or commit waste on the
    Property. Whether or not Borrower is residing in the Property, Borrower shall maintain the Property in
    order to prevent the Property from deteriorating or decreasing in value due to its condition. Unless it is
    determined pursuant to Section 5 that repair or restoration is not economically feasible, Borrower shall
    promptly repair the Property if damaged to avoid further deterioration or damage. If insurance or
    condemnation proceeds are paid in connection with damage to, or the taking of, the Property, Borrower
    shall be responsible for repairing or restoring the Property only if Lender has released proceeds for such
    purposes. Lender may disburse proceeds for the repairs and restoration in a single payment or in a series of
    progress payments as the work is completed. If the insurance or condemnation proceeds are not sufficient
    to repair or restore the Property, Borrower is not relieved of Borrower's obligation for the completion of
    such repair or restoration.
    Lender or its agent may make reasonable entries upon and inspections of the Property. If it has
    reasonable cause, Lender may inspect the interior of the improvements on the Property. Lender shall give
    Borrower notice at the time of or prior to such an interior inspection specifying such reasonable cause.
    8. Borrower's Loan Application. Borrower shall be in default if, during the Loan application
    process, Borrower or any persons or entities acting at the direction of Borrower or with Borrower's
    knowledge or consent gave materially false, misleading, or inaccurate information or statements to Lender
    (or failed to provide Lender with material information) in connection with the Loan. Material
    representations include, but are not limited to, representations concerning Borrower's occupancy of the
    Property as Borrower's principal residence.
    9. Protection of' Lender's Interest in the Property and Rights Under this Security Instrument. If
    (a) Borrower fails to perform the covenants and agreements contained in this Security Instrument, (b) there
    is a legal proceeding that might significantly affect Lender's interest in the Property and/or rights under
    this Security Instrument (such as a proceeding in bankruptcy, probate, for condemnation or forfeiture, for
    enforcement of a lien which may attain priority over this Security Instrument or to enforce laws or
    regulations), or (c) Borrower has abandoned the Property, then Lender may do and pay for whatever is
    reasonable or appropriate to protect Lender's interest in the Property and rights under this Security
    Instrument, including protecting and/or assessing the value of the Property, and securing and/or repairing
    the Property. Lender's actions can include, but are not limited to: (a) paying any sums secured by a lien
    which has priority over this Security Instrument; (b) appearing in court; and (c) paying reasonable
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    attorneys' fees to protect its interest in the Property and/or rights under this Security Instrument, including
    its secured position in a bankruptcy proceeding. Securing the Property includes, but is not limited to,
    entering the Property to make repairs, change locks, replace or board up doors and windows, drain water
    from pipes, eliminate building or other code violations or dangerous conditions, and have utilities turned
    on or off. Although Lender may take action under this Section 9, Lender does not have to do so and is not
    under any duty or obligation to do so. It is agreed that Lender incurs no liability for not taking any or all
    actions authorized under this Section 9.
    Any amounts disbursed by Lender under this Section 9 shall become additional debt of Borrower
    secured by this Security Instrument. These amounts shall bear interest at the Note rate from the date of
    disbursement and shall be payable, with such interest, upon notice from Lender to Borrower requesting
    payment.
    If this Security Instrument is on a leasehold, Borrower shall comply with all the provisions of the
    lease. If Borrower acquires fee title to the Property, the leasehold and the fee title shall not merge unless
    Lender agrees to the merger in writing.
    10. Mortgage Insurance. If Lender required Mortgage Insurance as a condition of making the Loan,
    Borrower shall pay the premiums required to maintain the Mortgage Insurance in effect. If, for any reason,
    the Mortgage Insurance coverage required by Lender ceases to be available from the mortgage insurer that
    previously provided such insurance and Borrower was required to make separately designated payments
    toward the premiums for Mortgage Insurance, Borrower shall pay the premiums required to obtain
    coverage substantially equivalent to the Mortgage Insurance previously in effect, at a cost substantially
    equivalent to the cost to Borrower of the Mortgage Insurance previously in effect, from an alternate
    mortgage insurer selected by Lender. If substantially equivalent Mortgage Insurance coverage is not
    available, Borrower shall continue to pay to Lender the amount of the separately designated payments that
    were due when the insurance coverage ceased to be in effect. Lender will accept, use and retain these
    payments as a non-refundable loss reserve in lieu of Mortgage Insurance. Such loss reserve shall be
    non-refundable, notwithstanding the fact that the Loan is ultimately paid in full, and Lender shall not be
    required to pay Borrower any interest or earnings on such loss reserve. Lender can no longer require loss
    reserve payments if Mortgage Insurance coverage (in the amount and for the period that Lender requires)
    provided by an insurer selected by Lender again becomes available, is obtained, and Lender requires
    separately designated payments toward the premiums for Mortgage Insurance. If Lender required Mortgage
    Insurance as a condition of making the Loan and Borrower was required to make separately designated
    payments toward the premiums for Mortgage Insurance, Borrower shall pay the premiums required to
    maintain Mortgage Insurance in effect, or to provide a non-refundable loss reserve, until Lender's
    requirement for Mortgage Insurance ends in accordance with any written agreement between Borrower and
    Lender providing for such termination or until termination is required by Applicable Law. Nothing in this
    Section 10 affects Borrower's obligation to pay interest at the rate provided in the Note.
    Mortgage Insurance reimburses Lender (or any entity that purchases the Note) for certain losses it
    may incur if Borrower does not repay the Loan as agreed Borrower is not a party to the Mortgage
    Insurance.
    Mortgage insurers evaluate their total risk on all such insurance in force from time to time, and may
    enter into agreements with other parties that share or modify their risk, or reduce losses. These agreements
    are on terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the mortgage insurer and the other party (or parties) to
    these agreements. These agreements may require the mortgage insurer to make payments using any source
    of funds that the mortgage insurer may have available (which may include funds obtained from Mortgage
    Insurance premiums).
    As a result of these agreements, Lender, any purchaser of the Note, another insurer, any reinsurer,
    any other entity, or any affiliate of any of the foregoing, may receive (directly or indirectly) amounts that
    derive from (or might be characterized as) a portion of Borrower's payments for Mortgage Insurance, in
    exchange for sharing or modifying the mortgage insurer's risk, or reducing losses. If such agreement
    provides that an affiliate of Lender takes a share of the insurer's risk in exchange for a share of the
    premiums paid to the insurer, the arrangement is often termed "captive reinsurance." Further:
    (a) Any such agreements will not affect the amounts that Borrower has agreed to pay for
    Mortgage Insurance, or any other terms of the Loan. Such agreements will not increase the amount
    Borrower will owe for Mortgage Insurance, and they will not entitle Borrower to any refund.
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    (b) Any such agreements will not affect the rights Borrower has - if any - with respect to the
    Mortgage Insurance under the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 or any other law. These rights
    may include the right to receive certain disclosures, to request and obtain cancellation of the
    Mortgage Insurance, to have the Mortgage Insurance terminated automatically, and/or to receive a
    refund of any Mortgage Insurance premiums that were unearned at the time of such cancellation or
    termination.
    11. Assignment of Miscellaneous Proceeds; Forfeiture. All Miscellaneous Proceeds are hereby
    assigned to and shall be paid to Lender.
    If the Property is damaged, such Miscellaneous Proceeds shall be applied to restoration or repair of
    the Property, if the restoration or repair is economically feasible and Lender's security is not lessened.
    During such repair and restoration period, Lender shall have the right to hold such Miscellaneous Proceeds
    until Lender has had an opportunity to inspect such Property to ensure the work has been completed to
    Lender's satisfaction, provided that such inspection shall be undertaken promptly. Lender may pay for the
    repairs and restoration in a single disbursement or in a series of progress payments as the work is
    completed. Unless an agreement is made in writing or Applicable Law requires interest to be paid on such
    Miscellaneous Proceeds, Lender shall not be required to pay Borrower any interest or earnings on such
    Miscellaneous Proceeds. If the restoration or repair is not economically feasible or Lender's security would
    be lessened, the Miscellaneous Proceeds shall be applied to the sums secured by this Security Instrument,
    whether or not then due, with the excess, if any, paid to Borrower. Such Miscellaneous Proceeds shall be
    applied in the order provided for in Section 2.
    In the event of a total taking, destruction, or loss in value of the Property, the Miscellaneous
    Proceeds shall be applied to the sums secured by this Security Instrument, whether or not then due, with
    the excess, if any, paid to Borrower.
    In the event of a partial taking, destruction, or loss in value of the Property in which the fair market
    value of the Property immediately before the partial taking, destruction, or loss in value is equal to or
    greater than the amount of the sums secured by this Security Instrument immediately before the partial
    taking, destruction, or loss in value, unless Borrower and Lender otherwise agree in writing, the sums
    secured by this Security Instrument shall be reduced by the amount of the Miscellaneous Proceeds
    multiplied by the following fraction: (a) the total amount of the sums secured immediately before the
    partial taking, destruction, or loss in value divided by (b) the fair market value of the Property
    immediately before the partial taking, destruction, or loss in value. Any balance shall be paid to Borrower.
    In the event of a partial taking, destruction, or loss in value of the Property in which the fair market
    value of the Property immediately before the partial taking, destruction, or loss in value is less than the
    amount of the sums secured immediately before the partial taking, destruction, or loss in value, unless
    Borrower and Lender otherwise agree in writing, the Miscellaneous Proceeds shall be applied to the sums
    secured by this Security Instrument whether or not the sums are then due.
    If the Property is abandoned by Borrower, or if, after notice by Lender to Borrower that the
    Opposing Party (as defined in the next sentence) offers to make an award to settle a claim for damages,
    Borrower fails to respond to Lender within 30 days after the date the notice is given, Lender is authorized
    to collect and apply the Miscellaneous Proceeds either to restoration or repair of the Property or to the
    sums secured by this Security Instrument, whether or not then due. "Opposing Party" means the third party
    that owes Borrower Miscellaneous Proceeds or the party against whom Borrower has a right of action in
    regard to Miscellaneous Proceeds.
    Borrower shall be in default if any action or proceeding, whether civil or criminal, is begun that, in
    Lender's judgment, could result in forfeiture of the Property or other material impairment of Lender's
    interest in the Property or rights under this Security Instrument. Borrower can cure such a default and, if
    acceleration has occurred, reinstate as provided in Section 19, by causing the action or proceeding to be
    dismissed with a ruling that, in Lender's judgment, precludes forfeiture of the Property or other material
    impairment of Lender s interest in the Property or rights under this Security Instrument. The proceeds of
    any award or claim for damages that are attributable to the impairment of Lender's interest in the Property
    are hereby assigned and shall be paid to Lender.
    All Miscellaneous Proceeds that are not applied to restoration or repair of the Property shall be
    applied in the order provided for in Section 2.
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    12. Borrower Not Released; Forbearance By Lender Not a Waiver. Extension of the time for
    payment or modification of amortization of the sums secured by this Security Instrument granted by Lender
    to Borrower or any Successor in Interest of Borrower shall not operate to release the liability of Borrower
    or any Successors in Interest of Borrower. Lender shall not be required to commence proceedings against
    any Successor in Interest of Borrower or to refuse to extend time for payment or otherwise modify
    amortization of the sums secured by this Security Instrument by reason of any demand made by the original
    Borrower or any Successors in Interest of Borrower. Any forbearance by Lender in exercising any right or
    remedy including, without limitation, Lender's acceptance of payments from third persons, entities or
    Successors in Interest of Borrower or in amounts less than the amount then due, shall not be a waiver of or
    preclude the exercise of any right or remedy.
    13. Joint and Several Liability; Co-signers; Successors and Assigns Bound. Borrower covenants
    and agrees that Borrower's obligations and liability shall be Joint and several. However, any Borrower who
    co-signs this Security Instrument but does not execute the Note (a "co-signer"): (a) is co-signing this
    Security Instrument only to mortgage, grant and convey the co-signer's interest in the Property under the
    terms of this Security Instrument; (b) is not personally obligated to pay the sums secured by this Security
    Instrument; and (c) agrees that Lender and any other Borrower can agree to extend, modify. forbear or
    make any accommodations with regard to the terms of this Security Instrument or the Note without the
    co-signer's consent.
    Subject to the provisions of Section 18, any Successor in Interest of Borrower who assumes
    Borrower's obligations under this Security Instrument in writing, and is approved by Lender, shall obtain
    all of Borrower's rights and benefits under this Security Instrument. Borrower shall not be released from
    Borrower's obligations and liability under this Security Instrument unless Lender agrees to such release in
    writing. The covenants and agreements of this Security Instrument shall bind (except as provided in
    Section 20) and benefit the successors and assigns of Lender.
    19. Loan Charges. Lender may charge Borrower fees for services performed in connection with
    Borrower's default, for the purpose of protecting Lender's interest in the Property and rights under this
    Security Instrument, including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees, property inspection and valuation fees.
    In regard to any other fees, the absence of express authority in this Security Instrument to charge a specific
    fee to Borrower shall not be construed as a prohibition on the charging of such fee. Lender may not charge
    fees that are expressly prohibited by this Security Instrument or by Applicable Law.
    If the Loan is subject to a law which sets maximum loan charges, and that law is finally interpreted so
    that the interest or other loan charges collected or to be collected in connection with the Loan exceed the
    permitted limits, then: (a) any such loan charge shall be reduced by the amount necessary to reduce the
    charge to the permitted limit; and (b) any sums already collected from Borrower which exceeded permitted
    limits will be refunded to Borrower. Lender may choose to make this refund by reducing the principal
    owed under the Note or by making a direct payment to Borrower. If a refund reduces principal, the
    reduction will be treated as a partial prepayment without any prepayment charge (whether or not a
    prepayment charge is provided for under the Note). Borrower's acceptance of any such refund made by
    direct payment to Borrower will constitute a waiver of any right of action Borrower might have arising out
    of such overcharge.
    15. Notices. All notices given by Borrower or Lender in connection with this Security Instrument
    must be in writing. Any notice to Borrower in connection with this Security Instrument shall be deemed to
    have been given to Borrower when mailed by first class mail or when actually delivered to Borrower's
    notice address if sent by other means. Notice to any one Borrower shall constitute notice to all Borrowers
    unless Applicable Law expressly requires otherwise. The notice address shall be the Property Address
    unless Borrower has designated a substitute notice address by notice to Lender. Borrower shall promptly
    notify Lender of Borrower's change of address. If Lender specifies a procedure for reporting Borrower's
    change of address, then Borrower shall only report a change of address through that specified procedure.
    There may be only one designated notice address under this Security Instrument at any one time. Any
    notice to Lender shall be given by delivering it or by mailing it by first class mail to Lender's address
    stated herein unless Lender has designated another address by notice to Borrower. Any notice in
    connection with this Security Instrument shall not be deemed to have been given to Lender until actually
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    received by Lender. If any notice required by this Security Instrument is also required under Applicable
    Law, the Applicable Law requirement will satisfy the corresponding requirement under this Security
    Instrument.
    16. Governing Law; Severability; Rules of Construction. This Security Instrument shall be
    governed by federal law and the law of the jurisdiction in which the Property is located. All rights and
    obligations contained in this Securi Instrument are subject to any requirements and limitations of
    Applicable Law. Applicable Law might explicitly or implicitly allow the parties to agree by contract or it
    might be silent, but such silence sha I not be construed as a prohibition against agreement by contract. In
    the event that any provision or clause of this Security Instrument or the Note conflicts with Applicable
    Law, such conflict shall not affect other provisions of this Security Instrument or the Note which can be
    given effect without the conflicting provision.
    As used in this Security Instrument: (a) words of the masculine gender shall mean and include
    corresponding neuter words or words of the feminine gender; (b) words in the singular shall mean and
    include the plural and vice versa; and (c) the word "may" gives sole discretion without any obligation to
    take any action.
    17. Borrower's Copy. Borrower shall be given one copy of the Note and of this Security Instrument.
    18. Transfer of the Property or a Beneficial Interest in Borrower. As used in this Section 18,
    "Interest in the Property" means any legal or beneficial interest in the Property, including, but not limited
    to, those beneficial interests transferred in a bond for deed, contract for deed, installment sales contract or
    escrow agreement, the intent of which is the transfer of title by Borrower at a future date to a purchaser.
    If all or any part of the Property or any Interest in the Property is sold or transferred (or if Borrower
    is not a natural person and a beneficial interest in Borrower is sold or transferred) without Lender's prior
    written consent, Lender may require immediate payment in full of all sums secured by this Security
    Instrument. However, this option shall not be exercised by Lender if such exercise is prohibited by
    Applicable Law.
    If Lender exercises this option, Lender shall give Borrower notice of acceleration. The notice shall
    provide a period of not less than 30 days from the date the notice is given in accordance with Section 15
    within which Borrower must pay all sums secured by this Security Instrument. If Borrower fails to pay
    these sums prior to the expiration of this period, Lender may invoke any remedies permitted by this
    Security Instrument without further notice or demand on Borrower.
    19. Borrower's Right to Reinstate After Acceleration. If Borrower meets certain conditions,
    Borrower shall have the right to have enforcement of this Security Instrument discontinued at any time
    prior to the earliest of: (a) five days before sale of the Property pursuant to any power of sale contained in
    this Security Instrument; (b) such other period as Applicable Law might specify for the termination of
    Borrower's right to reinstate; or (c) entry of a judgment enforcing this Security Instrument. Those
    conditions are that Borrower: (a) pays Lender all sums which then would be due under this Security
    Instrument and the Note as if no acceleration had occurred; (b) cures any default of any other covenants or
    agreements; (c) pays all expenses incurred in enforcing this Security Instrument, including, but not limited
    to, reasonable attorneys fees, property inspection and valuation fees, and other fees incurred for the
    purpose of protecting Lender's interest in the Property and rights under this Security Instrument; and (d)
    takes such action as Lender may reasonably require to assure that Lender's interest in the Property and
    rights under this Security Instrument, and Borrower's obligation to pay the sums secured by this Security
    Instrument, shall continue unchanged. Lender may require that Borrower pay such reinstatement sums and
    expenses in one or more of the following forms, as selected by Lender: (a) cash; (b) money order; (c)
    certified check, bank check, treasurer's check or cashier's check, provided any such check is drawn upon
    an institution whose deposits are insured by a federal agency, instrumentality or entity; or (d) Electronic
    Funds Transfer. Upon reinstatement by Borrower, this Security Instrument and obligations secured hereby
    shall remain fully effective as if no acceleration had occurred. However, this right to reinstate shall not
    apply in the case of acceleration under Section 18.
    20. Sale of Note; Change of Loan Servicer; Notice of Grievance. The Note or a partial interest in
    the Note (together with this Security Instrument) can be sold one or more times without prior notice to
    Borrower. A sale might result in a change in the entity (known as the "Loan Servicer") that collects
    Periodic Payments due under the Note and this Security Instrument and performs other mortgage loan
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    servicing obligations under the Note, this Security Instrument, and Applicable Law. There also might be
    one or more changes of the Loan Servicer unrelated to a sale of the Note. If there is a change of the Loan
    Servicer, Borrower will be given written notice of the change which will state the name and address of the
    new Loan Servicer, the address to which payments should be made and any other information RESPA
    requires in connection with a notice of transfer of servicing. If the Note is sold and thereafter the Loan is
    serviced by a Loan Servicer other than the purchaser of the Note, the mortgage loan servicing obligations
    to Borrower will remain with the Loan Servicer or be transferred to a successor Loan Servicer and are not
    assumed by the Note purchaser unless otherwise provided by the Note purchaser.
    Neither Borrower nor Lender may commence, join, or be joined to any judicial action (as either an
    individual litigant or the member of a class) that arises from the other party's actions pursuant to this
    Security Instrument or that alleges that the other party has breached any provision of, or any duty owed by
    reason of, this Security Instrument, until such Borrower or Lender has notified the other party (with such
    notice given in compliance with the requirements of Section 15) of such alleged breach and afforded the
    other party hereto a reasonable period after the giving of such notice to take corrective action. If
    Applicable Law provides a time period which must elapse before certain action can be taken, that time
    period will be deemed to be reasonable for purposes of this paragraph. The notice of acceleration and
    opportunity to cure given to Borrower pursuant to Section 22 and the notice of acceleration given to
    Borrower pursuant to Section 18 shall be deemed to satisfy the notice and opportunity to take corrective
    action provisions of this Section 20.
    21. Hazardous Substances. As used in this Section 21: (a) "Hazardous Substances" are those
    substances defined as toxic or hazardous substances, pollutants, or wastes by Environmental Law and the
    following substances: gasoline, kerosene, other flammable or toxic petroleum products, toxic pesticides
    and herbicides, volatile solvents, materials containing asbestos or formaldehyde, and radioactive materials;
    (b) "Environmental Law" means federal laws and laws of the jurisdiction where the Property is located that
    relate to health, safety or environmental protection; (c) "Environmental Cleanup" includes any response
    action, remedial action, or removal action, as defined in Environmental Law; and (d) an "Environmental
    Condition" means a condition that can cause, contribute to, or otherwise trigger an Environmental
    Cleanup.
    Borrower shall not cause or permit the presence, use, disposal, storage, or release of any Hazardous
    Substances, or threaten to release any Hazardous Substances, on or in the Property. Borrower shall not do,
    nor allow anyone else to do, anything affecting the Property (a) that is in violation of any Environmental
    Law, (b) which creates an Environmental Condition, or (c) which, due to the presence, use, or release of a
    Hazardous Substance, creates a condition that adversely affects the value of the Property. The preceding
    two sentences shall not apply to the presence, use, or storage on the Property of small quantities of
    Hazardous Substances that are generally recognized to be appropriate to normal residential uses and to
    maintenance of the Property (including, but not limited to, hazardous substances in consumer products).
    Borrower shall promptly give Lender written notice of (a) any investigation, claim, demand, lawsuit
    or other action by any governmental or regulatory agency or private party involving the Property and any
    Hazardous Substance or Environmental Law of which Borrower has actual knowledge, (b) any
    Environmental Condition, including but not limited to, any spilling, leaking, discharge, release or threat of
    release of any Hazardous Substance, and (c) any condition caused by the presence, use or release of a
    Hazardous Substance which adversely affects the value of the Property. If Borrower learns, or is notified
    by any governmental or regulatory authority, or any private party, that any removal or other remediation
    of any Hazardous Substance affectmg the Property is necessary, Borrower shall promptly take all necessary
    remedial actions in accordance with Environmental Law. Nothing herein shall create any obligation on
    Lender for an Environmental Cleanup.
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    NON-UNIFORM COVENANTS. Borrower and Lender further covenant and agree as follows:
    22. Acceleration; Remedies. Lender shall give notice to Borrower prior to acceleration following
    Borrower's breach of any covenant or agreement in this Security Instrument (but not prior to
    acceleration under Section 18 unless Applicable Law provides otherwise). The notice shall specify: (a)
    the default; (b) the action required to cure the default; (c) a date, not less than 30 days from the date
    the notice is given to Borrower, by which the default must be cured; and (d) that failure to cure the
    default on or before the date specified in the notice will result in acceleration of the sums secured by
    this Security Instrument and sale of the Property. The notice shall further inform Borrower of the
    right to reinstate after acceleration and the right to bring a court action to assert the non-existence of
    a default or any other defense of Borrower to acceleration and sale. If the default is not cured on or
    before the date specified in the notice, Lender at its option may require immediate payment in full of
    all sums secured by this Security Instrument without further demand and may invoke the power of
    sale and any other remedies permitted by Applicable Law. Lender shall be entitled to collect all
    expenses incurred in pursuing the remedies provided in this Section 22, including, but not limited to,
    reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of title evidence. For the purposes of this Section 22, the term
    "Lender" includes any holder of the Note who is entitled to receive payments under the Note.
    If Lender invokes the power of sale, Lender or Trustee shall give notice of the time, place and
    terms of sale by posting and filing the notice at least 21 days prior to sale as provided by Applicable
    Law. Lender shall mall a copy of the notice to Borrower in the manner prescribed by Applicable
    Law. Sale shall be made at public venue. The sale must begin at the time stated in the notice of sale
    or not later than three hours after that time and between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the first
    Tuesday of the month. Borrower authorizes Trustee to sell the property to the highest bidder for cash
    in one or more parcels and in any order Trustee determines. Lender or its designee may purchase the
    Property at any sale.
    Trustee shall deliver to the purchaser Trustee's deed conveying indefeasible tide to the Property
    with covenants of general warranty from Borrower. Borrower covenants and agrees to defend
    generally the purchaser's title to the Property against all claims and demands. The recitals in the
    Trustee's deed shall be prima fade evidence of the truth of the statements made therein. Trustee shall
    apply the proceeds of the sale in the following order: (a) to all expenses of the sale, including, but not
    limited to, reasonable Trustee's and attorneys' fees; (b) to all sums secured by this Security
    Instrument; and (c) any excess to the person or persons legally entitled to it.
    If the Property is sold pursuant to this Section 22, Borrower or any person holding possession of
    the Property through Borrower shall immediately surrender possession of the Property to the
    purchaser at that sale. If possession is not surrendered, Borrower or such person shall be a tenant at
    sufferance and may be removed by writ of possession or other court proceeding.
    23. Release. Upon payment of all sums secured by this Security Instrument, Lender shall provide a
    release of this Security Instrument to Borrower or Borrower's designated agent in accordance with
    Applicable Law. Borrower shall pay any recordation costs. Lender may charge Borrower a fee for
    releasing this Security Instrument, but only if the fee is paid to a third party for services rendered and the
    charging of the fee is permitted under Applicable Law.
    24. Substitute Trustee; Trustee Liability. All rights, remedies and duties of Trustee under this
    Security Instrument may be exercised or performed by one or more trustees acting alone or together.
    Lender, at its option and with or without cause, may from time to time, by power of attorney or otherwise,
    remove or substitute any trustee, add one or more trustees, or appoint a successor trustee to any Trustee
    without the necessity of any formality other than a designation by Lender in writing. Without any further
    act or conveyance of the Property the substitute, additional or successor trustee shall become vested with
    the title, rights, remedies, powers and duties conferred upon Trustee herein and by Applicable Law.
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    Trustee shall not be liable if acting upon any notice, request, consent, demand, statement or other
    document believed by Trustee to be correct. Trustee shall not be liable for any act or omission unless such
    act or omission is willful.
    25. Subrogation. Any of the proceeds of the Note used to take up outstanding liens against all or any
    part of the Property have been advanced by Lender at Borrower's request and upon Borrower's
    representation that such amounts are due and are secured by valid liens against the Property. Lender shall
    be subrogated to any and all rights, superior titles, liens and equities owned or claimed by any owner or
    holder of any outstanding liens and debts, regardless of whether said liens or debts are acquired by Lender
    by assignment or are released by the holder thereof upon payment.
    26. Partial Invalidity. In the event any portion of the sums intended to be secured by this Security
    Instrument cannot be lawfully secured hereby, payments in reduction of such sums shall be applied first to
    those portions not secured hereby.
    27. Purchase Money; Owelty of Partition; Renewal and Extension of Liens Against Homestead
    Property; Acknowledgment of Cash Advanced Against Non-Homestead Property. Check box as
    applicable:
    Lid Purchase Money.
    The funds advanced to Borrower under the Note were used to pay all or part of the purchase price of
    the Property. The Note also is primarily secured by the vendor's lien retained in the deed of even date with
    this Security Instrument conveying the Property to Borrower, which vendor's lien has been assigned to
    Lender, this Security Instrument being additional security for such vendor's lien.
    I I Owelty of Partition.
    The Note represents funds advanced by Lender at the special instance and request of Borrower for the
    purpose of acquiring the entire fee simple title to the Property and the existence of an owelty of partition
    imposed against the entirety of the Property by a court order or by a written agreement of the parties to the
    partition to secure the payment of the Note is expressly acknowledged, confessed and granted.
    I 1 Renewal and Extension of Liens Against Homestead Property.
    The Note is in renewal and extension, but not in extinguishment, of the indebtedness described on the
    attached Renewal and Extension Exhibit which is incorporated by reference. Lender is expressly
    subrogated to all rights, liens and remedies securing the original holder of a note evidencing Borrower's
    indebtedness and the original liens securing the indebtedness are renewed and extended to the date of
    maturity of the Note in renewal and extension of the indebtedness.
    I 1 Acknowledgment of Cash Advanced Against Non-Homestead Property.
    The Note represents funds advanced to Borrower on this day at Borrower's request and Borrower
    acknowledges receipt of such funds. Borrower states that Borrower does not now and does not intend ever
    to reside on, use in any manner, or claim the Property secured by this Security Instrument as a business or
    residential homestead. Borrower disclaims all homestead rights, interests and exemptions related to the
    Property.
    28. Loan Not a Home Equity Loan. The Loan evidenced by the Note is not an extension of credit
    as defined by Section 50(a)(6) or Section 50(a)(7), Article XVI, of the Texas Constitution. If the
    Property is used as Borrower's residence, then Borrower agrees that Borrower will receive no cash
    from the Loan evidenced by the Note and that any advances not necessary to purchase the Property,
    extinguish an owelty lien, complete construction, or renew and extend a prior lien against the
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    Property, will be used to reduce the balance evidenced by the Note or such Loan will be modified to
    evidence the correct Loan balance, at Lender's option. Borrower agrees to execute any
    documentation necessary to comply with this Section 28.
    BY SIGNING BELOW, Borrower accepts and agrees to the terms and covenants contained in this
    Security Instrument and in any Rider executed by Borrower and recorded with it.
    Witnesses:
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    LUCILLE W. ALLEN
    (Seal)
    -Borrower
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    -Borrower
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    -Borrower                                         -Borrower
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    -Borrower                                         -Borrower
    (Seal)                                            (Seal)
    -Borrower                                         -Borrower
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    STATE OF TEXAS
    County of    Bexar
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    LUCILLE W. ALLEN AND DOUt3LAS ALLEN
    known to me (or proved to me on the oath of
    or through                                        ) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
    foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes and
    consideration therein expressed.
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    PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RIDER
    THIS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RIDER is made this 11TH                           day of
    MARCH          , 2005 , and is incorporated into and shall be deemed to amend and
    supplement the Mortgage, Deed of Trust, or Security Deed (the "Security Instrument") of the
    same date, given by the undersigned (the "Borrower") to secure Borrower's Note to
    FREMCNT INVESTMENT & LOAN
    (the "Lender") of the same date and covering the Property described in the Security
    Instrument and located at:
    8118 MANDERLY PL., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78109
    [Property Address]
    The Property includes, but is not limited to, a parcel of land improved with a dwelling,
    together with other such parcels and certain common areas and facilities, as described in
    4195/1325, REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MAR COLINTY, TEXAS
    (the "Declaration"). The Property is a part of a planned unit development known as
    NORTHADIPTCN, UNIT 1
    [Name of Planned Unit Development]
    (the "PUD"). The Property also includes Borrower's interest in the homeowners association or
    equivalent entity owning or managing the common areas and facilities of the PUD (the
    "Owners Association") and the uses, benefits and proceeds of Borrower's interest.
    PUD COVENANTS. In addition to the covenants and agreements made in the Security
    Instrument, Borrower and Lender further covenant and agree as follows:
    A. PUD Obligations. Borrower shall perform all of Borrower's obligations under the PUD's
    Constituent Documents. The "Constituent Documents" are the (i) Declaration; (ii) articles of
    incorporation, trust instrument or any equivalent document which creates the Owners
    Association; and (iii) any by-laws or other rules or regulations of the Owners Association.
    Borrower shall promptly pay, when due, all dues and assessments imposed pursuant to the
    Constituent Documents.
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    B. Property Insurance. So long as the Owners Association maintains, with a generally
    accepted insurance carrier, a "master" or "blanket" policy insuring the Property which is
    satisfactory to Lender and which provides insurance coverage in the amounts (including
    deductible levels), for the periods, and against loss by fire, hazards included within the term
    "extended coverage," and any other hazards, including, but not limited to, earthquakes and
    floods, for which Lender requires insurance, then: (i) Lender waives the provision in Section 3
    for the Periodic Payment to Lender of the yearly premium installments for property insurance
    on the Property; and (ii) Borrower's obligation under Section 5 to maintain property insurance
    coverage on the Property is deemed satisfied to the extent that the required coverage is
    provided by the Owners Association policy.
    What Lender requires as a condition of this waiver can change during the term of the
    loan.
    Borrower shall give Lender prompt notice of any lapse in required property insurance
    coverage provided by the master or blanket policy.
    In the event of a distribution of property insurance proceeds in lieu of restoration or
    repair following a loss to the Property, or to common areas and facilities of the PUD, any
    proceeds payable to Borrower are hereby assigned and shall be paid to Lender. Lender shall
    apply the proceeds to the sums secured by the Security Instrument, whether or not then due,
    with the excess, if any, paid to Borrower.
    C. Public Liability Insurance. Borrower shall take such actions as may be reasonable to
    insure that the Owners Association maintains a public liability insurance policy acceptable in
    form, amount, and extent of coverage to Lender.
    D. Condemnation. The proceeds of any award or claim for damages, direct or
    consequential, payable to Borrower in connection with any condemnation or other taking of all
    or any part of the Property or the common areas and facilities of the PUD, or for any
    conveyance in lieu of condemnation, are hereby assigned and shall be paid to Lender. Such
    proceeds shall be applied by Lender to the sums secured by the Security Instrument as
    provided in Section 11.
    E. Lender's Prior Consent. Borrower shall not, except after notice to Lender and with
    Lender's prior written consent, either partition or subdivide the Property or consent to: (i) the
    abandonment or termination of the PUD, except for abandonment or termination required by
    law in the case of substantial destruction by fire or other casualty or in the case of a taking
    by condemnation or eminent domain; (ii) any amendment to any provision of the "Constituent
    Documents" if the provision is for the express benefit of Lender; (iii) termination of
    professional management and assumption of self-management of the Owners Association; or
    (iv) any action which would have the effect of rendering the public liability insurance coverage
    maintained by the Owners Association unacceptable to Lender.
    F. Remedies. If Borrower does not pay PUD dues and assessments when due, then
    Lender may pay them. Any amounts disbursed by Lender under this paragraph F shall become
    additional debt of Borrower secured by the Security Instrument Unless Borrower and Lender
    agree to other terms of payment, these amounts shall bear interest from the date of
    disbursement at the Note rate and shall be payable, with interest, upon notice from Lender to
    Borrower requesting payment.
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    BY SIGNING BELOW, Borrower accepts and agrees to the terms and covenants contained in
    this PUD Rider.
    (Seal)                                      (Seal)
    -Borrower    DaAs ALLEN
    (                               Borrower
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    -Borrower                                    -Borrower
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    -Borrower                                   -Borrower
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    -Borrower                                   -Borrower
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    FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN
    1411 OPUS PLACE, SUITE 600
    DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
    ADJUSTABLE RATE RIDER
    THIS ADJUSTABLE RATE RIDER is made this 11Th day of MARCH                   , 2005
    and is incorporated into and shall be deemed to amend and supplement the Mortgage, Deed
    of Trust, or Security Deed (the "Security Instrument") of the same date given by the
    undersigned (the "Borrower") to secure Borrower's Adjustable Rate Note (the "Note") to
    FREMCNT INVESTMENT & WAN
    (the "Lender") of the same date and covering the Property described in the Security
    Instrument and located at:
    8118 MANDERLY PL., SAN ANTCNIO, TEXAS 78109
    [Property Address]
    THIS NOTE CONTAINS PROVISIONS ALLOWING FOR CHANGES IN MY
    INTEREST RATE AND MY MONTHLY PAYMENT. INCREASES IN THE
    INTEREST RATE WILL RESULT IN HIGHER PAYMENTS. DECREASES IN THE
    INTEREST RATE WILL RESULT IN LOWER PAYMENTS.
    ADDITIONAL COVENANTS. In addition to the covenants and agreements made in the
    Security Instrument, Borrower and Lender further covenant and agree as follows:
    A. INTEREST RATE AND MONTHLY PAYMENT CHANGES
    The Note provides for an initial interest rate of   7.6500 %. The Note provides for
    changes in the interest rate and the monthly payments, as follows:
    4. INTEREST RATE AND MONTHLY PAYMENT CHANGES
    (A) Change Dates
    The interest rate I will pay may change on the 1ST     day of APRIL
    2007 , and on that day every 6TH            month thereafter. Each date on which my interest
    rate could change is called a "Change Date."
    925000141013
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    (B) The Index
    Beginning with the first Change Date, my interest rate will be based on an Index. The
    "Index" is: the average of interbank offered rates for six-month U.S. dollar-denominated deposits
    in the London market ("LIBOR"), as published in The Wall Street Journal.
    The most recent Index figure available as of the date: I X I 45 days
    before each Change Date is called the "Current Index."
    If the Index is no longer available, the Note Holder will choose a new Index that is based
    upon comparable information. The Note Holder will give me notice of this choice
    (C) Calculation of Changes
    Before each Change Date, the Note Holder will calculate my new interest rate by adding
    SIX & 99/100                                                percentage points ( 6.9900 %)
    to the Current Index. The Note HiRlder will then round the result of this addition to the
    I X Nearest        I Next Highest Next Lowest
    one-eighth of one percentage point (0.125%). Subject to the limits stated in Section 4 (D)
    below, this rounded amount will be my new interest rate until the next Change Date.
    The Note Holder will then determine the amount of the monthly payment that would be
    sufficient to repay the unpaid principal I am expected to owe at the Change Date in full on the
    maturity date at my new interest rate in substantially equal payments. The result of this
    calculation will be the new amount of my monthly payment.
    Interest-Only Period
    N/A   The "Interest-only Period" is the period from the date of this Note through
    For the interest-only period, after calculating my new interest rate
    as provided above, the Note Holder will then determine the amount of the monthly payment
    that would be sufficient to pay the interest which accrues on the unpaid principal of my loan.
    The result of this calculation will be the new amount of my monthly payment.
    The "Amortization Period" is the period after the interest-only period. For the
    amortization period, after calculating my new interest rate as provided above, the Note Holder
    will then determine the amount of the monthly payment that would be sufficient to repay the
    unpaid principal that I am expected to owe at the Change Date in full on the Maturity Date at
    my new interest rate in substantially equal payments. The result of this calculation will be the
    new amount of my monthly payment.
    925000141013
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    (D) Limits on Interest Rate Changes
    (Please check appropriate boxes; if no box is checked, there will be no maximum limit on
    changes.)
    I 1 (1) There will be no maximum limit on interest rate changes.
    (2) The interest rate I am required to pay at the first Change Date will not be greater
    than          10.6500 % or less than          7.6500 %.
    (3) My interest rate will never be increased or decreased on any single Change Date
    by more than Cl E & CVE-HALF           percentage points ( 1.5000 %) from the rate
    of interest I have been paying for the preceding period.
    I x 1 (4) My interest rate will never be greater than            14.6500 %, which is called
    the "Maximum Rate."
    ( XI (5) My interest rate will never be less than               7.6500%, which is called the
    "Minimum Rate."
    X (6) My interest rate will never be less than the initial interest rate.
    ( XI (7) The interest rate I am required to pay at the first Change Date will not be greater
    than                 10.6500 % or less than                      7.6500 %. Thereafter,
    my interest rate will never be increased or decreased on any single Change Date by
    more than ONE & CINE-HALF
    percentage points (                         1.5000 %) from the rate of interest I have
    been paying for the preceding period.
    (E) Effective Date of Changes
    My new interest rate will become effective on each Change Date. I will pay the amount
    of my new monthly payment beginning on the first monthly payment date after the Change
    Date until the amount of my monthly payment changes again.
    (F) Notice of Changes
    The Note Holder will deliver or mail to me a notice of any changes in my interest rate and
    the amount of my monthly payment before the effective date of any change. The notice will
    include information required by law to be given to me and also the title and telephone number
    of a person who will answer any question I may have regarding the notice.
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    B. TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY OR A BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN BORROWER
    Uniform Covenant 18 of the Security Instrument is amended to read as follows:
    Transfer of the Property or a Beneficial Interest in Borrower. As used in this
    Section 18, "Interest in the Property" means any legal or beneficial interest in the
    Property, including, but not limited to, those beneficial interests transferred in a
    bond for deed, contract for deed, installment sales contract or escrow agreement,
    the intent of which is the transfer of title by Borrower at a future date to a
    purchaser.
    If all or any part of the Property or any Interest in the Property is sold or
    transferred (or if a Borrower is not a natural person and a beneficial interest in
    Borrower is sold or transferred) without Lender's prior written consent, Lender may
    require immediate payment in full of all sums secured by this Security Instrument.
    However, this option shall not be exercised by Lender if such exercise is prohibited
    by Applicable Law. Lender also shall not exercise this option if: (a) Borrower causes
    to be submitted to Lender information required by Lender to evaluate the intended
    transferee as if a new loan were being made to the transferee; and (b) Lender
    reasonably determines that Lender's security will not be impaired by the loan
    assumption and that the risk of a breach of any covenant or agreement in this
    Security Instrument is acceptable to Lender.
    To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, Lender may charge a reasonable fee
    as a condition to Lender's consent to the loan assumption. Lender also may require
    the transferee to sign an assumption agreement that is acceptable to Lender and that
    obligates the transferee to keep all the promises and agreements made in the Note
    and in this Security Instrument. Borrower will continue to be obligated under the
    Note and this Security Instrument unless Lender releases Borrower in writing.
    If Lender exercises the option to require immediate payment in full, Lender shall
    give Borrower notice of acceleration. The notice shall provide a period of not less
    than 30 days from the date the notice is given in accordance with Section 15 within
    which Borrower must pay all sums secured by this Security Instrument. If Borrower
    fails to pay these sums prior to the expiration of this period, Lender may invoke any
    remedies permitted by this Security Instrument without further notice or demand on
    Borrower.
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    BY SIGNING BELOW, Borrower accepts and agrees to the terms and covenants contained
    in this Adjustable Rate Rider.
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Document Info

Docket Number: 04-15-00126-CV

Filed Date: 3/6/2015

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 9/29/2016

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