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HomeMy WebLinkAbout897779When Recorded Return To: HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETW~R~ INf7 --/ 9 One Meridian Crossing, Ste, 100 Minneapolis MN 56423 RECEIVED LII'-~COL[',: ()OUNTY CLERK State of Wyoming Space Above This Lhte For Recording Data MORTGAGE (With Future Advance Clanse) MIN: 100062604200283754 DATE AND PARTIES. The date of this Mortgage (Security Instrument) is .....?~...R.C..H....8.T.H..,....2.0..0..4. ................. and the parties, their addresses and tax identification numbers, if required, are as follows: MORTGAGOR: SERENA JO NIELSON. AN UNMARRIED WOMAN [] If checked, refer to the attached Addendum incorporated herein, for additional Mortgagors, their signatures and acknowledgments. LENDER: HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC. 14850 QUORUM DRIVE, SUITE 500 DALLAS, TX 75254 ,.~ ~' '°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 the mortgagee under this Security Instrument. MERS is organized and existing under the laws of Delaware, and has an address and telephone ~mmber of P.O. Box 2026, Flint, MI 48501-2026, tel. (888) 679-MERS. 2. CONVEYANCE. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, and to secure the Secured Debt (defined below) and Mortgagor's performance under this Security Instrument, Mortgagor grants, bargains, conveys, mortgages and warrants to MERS (solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns) and to the successors and assigns of MERS, with power of sale, the following described property: 'Legal description attached hereto and made a par~ hereof The proPerty is located in .... .L..I.N..C.Q .L~ ....................................................... at ....7..1..5...~..S..H....~.V.E..N..U..E. ................... (County) ..................................................................... .K..E.~. ~.E..R..E.R. ...........~ ...................... Wyoming ....8..3, .1. 9.! ........... (Address) (City) (ZIP Code) Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, all water and riparian rights, ditches, and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures, and replacements that may now, or at any time in rite future, be part of the real estate described above (all referred to as "Property"). Mortgagor understands and agrees that MERS holds o~fly legal title to the interests granted by Mortgagor 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 rite right: to exercise any or all of those interests, including, but not linfited to, the right to foreclose and sell 'the Property; and to take any action required of Lender including, but not linfited to, releasing and canceling this Security Instrument. MAXIMUM OBLIGATION LIMIT. The total principal amount secured by this Security Instrument at any one time shall not exceed $ ................ ...2.?,..5. 9..0.~ .Q.O. ................... - ..... This limitation of amount does not include interest and other fees and charges validly made pursuant to this Security Instrument. Also, this limitation does not apply to advances made under the terms of this Security Instrument to protect Lender's security and to perform any of the covenants contained in this Security Instrument. SECURED DEBT AND FUTURE ADvANcES. The term "Secured Debt" is defined as follows: A. Debt incurred under the .terms of all promissory note(s), contract(s), guaranty(s) or other evide~Ce of debt described below and all their extensions, renewals, modifications or substitutions. (You must specifically identify the debt(s) secured and you should include the final maturity date of such debt(s).) Borrower(s) Home Equity Line of Credit Agreement and Promissory Note to Lender dated MARCH 8 TH, 2 0 04 in the principal sum of U.S. $ 2 7,5 00.0 0 , with interest thereon, providing for monthly installments of principal and interest, with the balance of indebtedness, if not sooner paid, due and payable on MARCH 8 TH, 2 019 WYOMING - HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT MORTGAGE (NOT FOR FNMA, FHLMC, FHA OR VA USE) ~ © 1994 Bankers System~, inc., St, Cloud, MN Form RFCOCPRM/GVVY 111112001 MFW¥709§ [11021 I 042-002837-~ I of 4) ' B. All future advances from Lender to Mortgagor or other future obligations of Mortgagor to Lender under any promissory note, contract, guaranty, or other evidence of debt executed by Mortgagor in favor of Lender executed after this Security Instrument whether or not fids Security Instrument is specifically referenced. If more than one person signs this Security Instrument, each Mortgagor agrees that this Security Instrument will secure all future advances and future obligations that are given to or incurred by any one or more Mortgagor, or any one or more Mortgagor and others. All future advances and other future obligations are secured by this Security Instrument even though all or part may not yet be advanced. All future advances and other future obligations are secured as if made ou the date of this Security Instrument. Nothing in this Security Instrument shall constitute a conmfitment to make additional Or future loans or advances in any amount. Any such commitment nmst be agreed to in a separate writing. C. All other obligations Mortgagor owes to Lender, which may later arise, to the extent not prohibited by law, including, but not limited to, liabilities for overdrafts relating to any deposit account agreement between Mortgagor and Lender. D. All additional sums advanced and expenses incurred by Lender for insuring, preserving or otherwise protecting the Property and its value aud any other sums advanced and expenses incurred by Lender under the terms of this Security Instrument. In the event that Lender fails to provide any necessary notice of the right of rescission with respect to any additional indebtedness secured under paragraph B of this Section, Lender waives any subsequent security interest in the Mortgagor's principal dwelling that is created by this Security Instrument (but does not waive the security interest for the debts referenced in paragraph A of this Section). MORTGAGE COVENANTS. Mortgagor agrees that the covenants in this section are material obligations under the Secured Debt and this Security Instrument. If Mortgagor breaches any covenaut in this section, Lender may refuse to make additional extensions of credit and reduce the credit limit. By not exercising either remedy on Mortgagor's breach, Lender does not waive Lender's right to later consider the event a breach if it happens again. Payments. Mortgagor agrees that all payments under the Secured Debt will be paid when due and in accordance with the terms of the Secured Debt and this Security Instrument. Prior SecUrity Interests. With regard to any other mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement or other lien document that created a prior security interest or encumbrance on the Property, Mortgagor agrees to make all payments when due and to perform or comply with all covenants. Mortgagor also agrees not to allow any modification or extension of, nor to request any :future advances under any note or agreement secured by the lien document without Lender's prior written approval. Claims Against Title. Mortgagor will pay all taxes, assessments, liens, encumbrances, lease payments, ground rents, utilities, and other charges relating to the Property when due. Lender ~nay require Mortgagor to provide to Lender copies of all notices that such amounts are due and the receipts evidencing Mortgagor's payment. Mortgagor will defend title to the Property against any claims that would impair the lien of this Security Instrument. Mortgagor agrees to assign to Lender, as requested by Lender, any rights, claims or defenses Mortgagor nmy have against parties who supply labor or materials to nmintain or improve the Property. Property Condition, Alterations and Inspection. Mortgagor will keep the Property in good condition and nmke all repairs that are reasonably necessary. Mortgagor shall not cOmmit or allow any waste, impairment, or deterioration of the Property. Mortgagor agrees that the nature of the occupancy and use will not substantially change without Lender's prior written consent. Mortgagor will not permit any change in any license, restrictive covenant or easement without Lender's prior written consent. Mortgagor will notify Lender of all demands, proceedings, claims and actions against Mortgagor, and of any loss or danmge to the Property. Lender or Lender's agents nmy, at Lender's option, enter the Property at any reasonable time for the purpose of insPecting the Property. Lender shall give Mortgagor notice at the time of or before an inspection specifying a reasonable purpose for the inspection. Auy inspection of the Property shall be entirely for Lender's benefit and Mortgagor will in no way rely on Lender's inspection. Authority to Perform. If Mortgagor fails to perform any duty or any of the covenants contained iu this Security Instrument, Lender may, without notice, perform or cause them to be performed. Mortgagor appoints Lender as attorney in fact to sign Mortgagor's name or pay any amount necessary for perfornutnce. Lender's rieht to perform for Mortgagor shall not create an . obligation to perform, and Lender's failure to perform will not preclude Lender from exercising any of Lender's other rights under the. law or this Security Instrument. Leaseholds; Condominiums; Planned Unit Developments. Mortgagor agrees to comply with the provisions of any lease'if this Security Instrument is on a leasehold. If the Property includes a unit in a condominium or alanned uni M.o.rt.gago. r will perform all of Mortgagor's duties under the covenants, by-laws, or regulations of ~Pe condomi~udmeVoerl~n~e~ umt uevelopment. Condemnation. Mortgagor will give Lender prompt notice of any pending or threatened action, by private or public entities to purchase or take any or all of the Property through condermmtion, eminent domain, or any other means. Mortgagor authorizes Lender to intervene in Mortgagor's name iu any of the above described actions or clai~ns. Mortgagor assigns to Lender the proceeds of any award or claixn for damages connected with a condemnation or other taking of all or any part of the Property. Such proceeds shall be considered payments and will be applied as provided in this Security Instrument. This assignment of proceeds is subject to the terms of any prior mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement or other lien docmnent. Insurance. Mortgagor shall keep Property insured against loss by fire, flood, theft and other hazards and risks reasonably associated with the Property due to its type and location. This insurance shall be maintained in the amounts and for the periods that Lender requires. The insurance carrier providing the insurance shall be chosen by Mortgagor subject to Lender's approval, which shall ~mt be unreasonably withheld. If Mortgagor fails to maintain the coverage described above, Lender may, at Lender's option, obtain coverage to protect Lender's rights in the Property according to the terms of fltis Security Instrument. All insurance policies and renewals shall be acceptable to Lender and shall include a standard "mortgage clause" and, where applicable, "loss payee clause." Mortgagor shall inm~ediately notify Lender of cancellation or termination of the insurance. Lender shall have the right to hold the policies and renewals. If Lender requires, Mortgagor shall innnediately give to Lender all receipts of paid premiums and renewal notices. Upon loss, Mortgagor shall give innnediate notice to the insurance carder and Lender. Lender may make proof of loss if not made inunediately by Mortgagor. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all insurance proceeds Shal1 be applied to the restoration or repair of the Property or to the Secured Debt, whether or not then due, at Lender's ontion An · - · ; appnca~9~ oi proceeds to ~ ©1994 Bank.rs Systems I .... St. Cloud. MN Fo,tn "FC:OCPF~MTC3WY 1'11/2001 principal shall not extend or postpone the due date of the scheduled payment nor change the amount of any Payment. Any excess will be paid to the Mortgagor. If the Property is acquired by Lender, Mortgagor's right to any insurance policies and proceeds resulting from damage to the Property before the acquisition shall pass to Lender to the extent of the Secured Debt ~nm~ediately before the acquisition. Financial Reports and Additional Documents. Mortgagor will provide to Lender upon request, any financial statement or information Lender ~nay deem reasonably necessary. Mortgagor agrees to sign, deliver, and file any additional documents or certifications that Lender may consider necessary to perfect, continue, and preserve Mortgagor's obligations under this Security Instrument and Lender's lien status on the Property. DUE ON SALE. Lender may, at its option, declare the entire balance of the Secured Debt to be i~mnediately due and payable upon the creation of, or contract for the creation of, a transfer or sale of the Property. This right is subject to the restrictions imposed by federal law (12 C.F.R. 591), as applicable. DEFAULT. Mortgagor will be in default if any of the following occur: Fraud. Any Consumer Borrower engages in fraud or material misrepresentation in com~ection with the Secured Debt that is an open end home equity plan. payments. Any Consumer Borrower on any Secured Debt that is an open end home equity plan fails to make a payment when due. Property. Any action or inaction by the Borrower or Mortgagor occurs that adversely affects the Property or Lender's rights in the Property. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) Mortgagor fails to maintain required insurance on the Property (b) Mortgagor transfers the Property; (c) Mortgagor conunits waste or otherwise destructively uses or fails to maintain the Property such that the action or inaction adversely affects Lender's security; (d) Mortgagor fails to pay taxes on the Property or otherwise fails to act and thereby causes a lien to be filed against the Property that is senior to the lien of this Security Instrument; (e) a sole Mortgagor dies; (f) if more than one Mortgagor, any Mortgagor dies and Lender's security is adversely affected; (g) the Property is taken through eminent dmnain; (h) a judgment is filed against Mortgagor and subjects Mortgagor and the Property to action that adversely affects Lender's interest; or (i) a prior lienholder forecloses on the Property and as a result, Lender's interest is adversely affected. Executive Officers. Any Borrower is an executive officer of Lender or an affiliate and such Borrower becomes indebted to Lender or another lender in an aggregate amount greater than the amount permitted under federal laws and regulations. 8. REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. In addition to any other remedy available under the ternzs of this Security Instrument, Lender may accelerate the Secured Debt and foreclose this Security Instrument in a n~aa~mer provided by law if Mortgagor is in default. In some instances, federal and state law will require Lender to provide Mortgagor with notice of the right to cure, or other notices and may establish time schedules for foreclosure actions. ' At the option of the Lender, all or any part of the agreed fees and charges, accrued interest and principal shall become immediately due and payable, after giving notice if required by law, upon the occurrence of a default or anytime thereafter. Lender shall be entitled to, without limitation, the power to sell the Property. The acceptance by Lender of any sum in payment or partial payment on the Secured Debt after the balance is due or is accelerated or after foreclosure proceedings are filed shall not constitute a waiver of Lender's right to require complete cure of any existing default. By not exercising any remedy on Mortgagor's default, Lender does not waive Lender's right to later consider the event a default if it happens again. 9. EXPENSES; ADVANCES ON COVENANTs; ATTORNEYS' FEES; COLLECTION COSTS. If Mortgagor breaches any covenant in fids Security Instrument, Mortgagor agrees to pay all expenses Lender incurs in perfornfing such covenants or protecting its security interest in the Property. Such expenses include, but are not limited to, fees incurred for inspecting, preserving, or otherwise protecting the Property and Lender's security interest. These expenses are payable on demand and will bear interest from the date of payment until paid in full at the highest rate of interest in effect as provided in the terms of the Secured Debt. Mortgagor agrees to pay all costs and expenses incurred by Lender in collecting, enforcing or protecting Lender's rights and remedies under this Security Instrmnent. This amount may include, but is not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and other legal expenses. This amount does'not include attorneys' fees for a salaried employee of the Lender. To the extent permitted by the United States Bankruptcy Code, Mortgagor agrees to pay the reasonable attorneys' fees Lender incurs to collect the Secured Debt as awarded by any court exercising jurisdiction under the Ba -nkruptcy Code. This Security Instrument shall remain in effect until released. Mortgagor agrees to pay for any recordation costs of such release. 10. ENvIRONMENTAL LAWS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. As used in this section, (1) Environmental Law means, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), and all other federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, court orders, attorney general opinions or' interpretive letters concerning the public health, safety, welfare, environment o'r a hazardous substance; and (2) Hazardous Substance means any toxic, radioactive or hazardous material, waste, pollutant or contaminant which has characteristics which render the substance dangerous or potentially dangerous to the public health, safety, welfare or environment. The term includes, without limitation, any substances defined as "hazardous material," "toxic substanc'es," "hazardous waste" or azaraous substance under any Enviromnental Law. Mortgagor represents, warrants and agrees that: A. Except as previously disclosed and acknowledged in writing to Lender, no Hazardous Substance is or will be located, stored or released on or in the Property. This restriction does not apply to small quantities of Hazardous Substances that are generally recognized to be appropriate for the normal use and nmintenance of the Property. B. Except as previously disclosed and acknowledged in writing to Lender, Mortgagor and every tenant have been, are, and shall remain in full compliance with any applicable Enviromuental Law. C. Mortgagor shall i~nmediately notify Lender if a release or threatened release of a Hazardous Substance occurs on, under or about the Property or there is a violation of any Enviromnental Law concerning the Property. In such an event, Mortgagor shall take all.necessary remedial action in accordance with any Enviro~m~ental Law. D. Mortgagor shall irmnediately notify Lender iu writing as' soon as' Mortgagor has reason to believe there is any pending or threatened investigation, claim, Or proceeding relatiug to the release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance or the violation of any Environmental Law. ~ ©1994 Bankers Systems, lnc..St. Cloud, MN FormRFCOCPRMTGWY 1/I1/2001 MFWY?69§[l/021 / 042-002837-~ (page3of4) .... 11. ESCROW FOR TAXES AND INSURANCE. Unless otherwise provided in a separate agreement, Mortgagor will not be required to pay to Lender funds for taxes and insurance in escrow. 12. JOINT AND INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY; CO-SIGNERS; SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS BOUND. All duties under this Security Instrument are joint and individual. If Mortgagor signs this Security Instrument but does not sign an evidence of debt, Mortgagor does so only to mortgage Mortgagor's interest in the Property to secure payment of the Secured Debt and Mortgagor does not agree to be personally liable on the Secured Debt. If this Security Instrument secures a guaranty between Lender and Mortgagor, Mortgagor agrees to waive any rights that may prevent Lender from bringing any action or claim against Mortgagor or any party indebted Under the obligation. These rights may include, but are not limited to, any anti-deficiency or one-action laws. The duties and benefits of this Security Instrument shall bind and benefit the successors and assigns of Mortgagor and Lender. . 13. SEVERABILITY; INTERPRETATION. This Security Instrument is complete and fully integrated. This Security Instrument may not be amended or modified by oral agreement. Any section in this Security Instrument, attachments, or any agreement related to the Secured Debt that conflicts with applicable law will not be effective, unless that law expressly orimpliedly permits the variations by written agreement. If any section of this Security Instrument ca~mot be enforced according to its terms, that section will be severed and will not affect the enforceability of the remainder of Otis Security Instrument. Whenever used, the singular shall include the plural and the plural the singular. The captions and headings of the sections of this Security Instrument are for convenience only and are not to be used to interpret or define the terms of this Security Instrument. Time is of the essence in this Security Instrument. 14. NOTICE. Unless otherwise required by law, any notice shall be given by delivering it or by marling it by first class mail to the appropriate party's address on page 1 of this Security Instrument, or to any other address designated in writing. Notice to one mortgagor will be deemed to be notice to all mortgagors. 15. WAIVERS. Except to the extent prohibited by law, Mortgagor waives any right regarding the marshalling of liens and assets and all homestead exemption rights relating to the Property. 16. LINE OF CREDIT. The Secured Debt includes a revolving line of credit. Although the Secured Debt ~nay be reduced to a zero balance, this Security Instrument will remain in effect until released. 17. APPLICABLE LAW. This Security Instrument is governed by the laws as agreed to in the Secured Debt, except to the extent required by the laws of the jurisdiction where the Property is located, and applicable federal laws and regulations. 18. RIDERS. The covenants and agreements of each of the riders checked below are incorporated into and supplement and amend the terms of this Security Instrument. [Check all applicable boxes] [] Assignment of Leases and Rents [] Other 19. [] ADDITIONAL TERMS. SIGNAT .URF~.: By siglfing below, Mortgagor agrees to the terms and covenants contained in this Security Instrmnent and in any attachment/~ortgagor also ack~mwledges receipt of a copy of this Security Instrument on the date stated on page 1. - ACKNOWLEDGMENT: STATE OF ...... ~Y.~lm:tng ........................., COUNTY OF ...~;l,.n.¢.qJ, ll ................................. } ss. (~ia~) This instrument was acknowledged before me this .... .~[~t ......... day of ...ltl..a..r..q.h...x...2.Q.0..4. ........................... by .....$.e:r e no,. _;la..[q.:L.e 1 ~.ox~ ............................................ My conmfission expires: ............................................................. (Seal) 994 Bankers Systems, Inc., St. Cloud, MN Form RFCOCPRMTGWY 1/1112001 MFWY7898 11/021 I 042-002837-6 (page 4 of 4) __. Legal Description The southerly one-half of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 41 of the First Addition to the Town of Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southeasterly corner of said Lot 1 and running thence S 63°26 W, 100 feet; thence N 26°34' W, 70 feet; thence N 63o26, E, 100 feet; thence S 26°34' E, 70 feet to the point of beginnzng.