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THEODORA HOWARTH, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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RICHARD T. HOWARTH, JR. and
DENISE D. HOWARTH, CIVIL ACTION -COMPLAINT IN
Defendants MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint
and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in
writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are
warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment maybe entered
against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for
any claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or other rights important to
you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE OR KNOW A LAWYER, THEN YOU SHOULD GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
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THEODORA HOWARTH,
Plaintiff
v.
RICHARD T. HOWARTH, JR. and
DENISE D. HOWARTH,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -COMPLAINT IN
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Theodora Howarth, by and through her attorneys,
Butler Law Firm, and files this Complaint in Mortgage Foreclosure against Defendants, Richard
T. Howarth, Jr. and Denise D. Howarth, and in support thereof avers the following:
1. The Plaintiff, Theodora Howarth, is an adult individual residing at 1724 Penn
Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102.
2. The Defendant, Richard T. Howarth, Jr. ("R. Howarth"), is an adult individual
with a last known address of 6111 Haymarket Way, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17050.
3. The Defendant, Denise D. Howarth ("D. Howarth"), is an adult individual with
a last known address of 411 Good Hope Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055.
4. On or about June 6, 1995, Plaintiff loaned then unmarried Defendant R.
Howarth the sum of $65,000.00 to purchase the real property known as 411 Good Hope Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
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5. On or about June 6, 1995, Defendant R. Howarth executed a Note in favor of
Plaintiff. A true and correct copy of the Note is attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit "A".
6. On or about June 6, 1995, Defendant R. Howarth executed a Mortgage which
was recorded at the Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds Office in Mortgage Book 1266, Page
143. The land subject to the Mortgage is 411 Good Hope Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17055. A true and correct copy of the Mortgage is attached hereto and
made a part hereof as Exhibit "B".
7. The Mortgage and Note provided for repayment of the $65,000.00 loan over a
twenty (20) year term with interest at the rate of 6.5% per annum. The monthly payment was
$484.63.
8. Defendants failed to make payments until February, 2005, at which time
Plaintiff and Defendant R. Howarth orally agreed to increase the payment amount to $1,000.00
per month.
9. Defendants were married on July 3, 2000.
10. On or about June 1, 2006, Defendant R. Howarth transferred said property from
his name only to the names of R. Howarth and D. Howarth, jointly as husband and wife by
Special Warranty Deed recorded at the Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds Office in
Mortgage Book 274, Page 4465. This transfer violated the due on sale clause of the Note and
Mortgage. Both Defendants are now the record owners of the property subject to the Mortgage.
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A true and correct copy of said Special Warranty Deed is attached hereto and made a part hereof
as Exhibit "C".
11. Defendants separated on or about June 16, 2008.
12. Defendant D. Howarth currently lives in the subject property. Defendant R.
Howarth has not lived in said property since on or about July 21, 2008.
13. Defendant have failed and refused to pay the monthly payments when due as
well as late fees, interest and attorneys' fees in the following amounts:
Principal Balance $65,000.00
Interest to12/22/08 $14,870.61
Accumulated Late Charges (as of 12/22/08) $ 3,036.45
Attorneys' Fees $ 4,145.35
TOTAL *$87,052.41
*Plus interest from December 22, 2008 at $11.5753per day, costs of suit and additional
attorneys' fees.
14. The attorneys' fees set forth above are in conformity with the terms of the
Mortgage and Note and Pennsylvania Law, and will be collected in the event of a third party
purchaser at Sheriff's sale. If the Mortgage is reinstated prior to Sale, reasonable attorneys' fees
will be charged.
15. Pennsylvania law requires that a plaintiff in a mortgage foreclosure provide a
defaulting mortgagor with a Notice of Intention to Foreclose ("Act 6 Notice") pursuant to 41 P.S.
Section 403 and Notice of Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance ("Act 91 Notice ")
pursuant to 35 P.S. Section 1680.403.c.
16. The Notice of Intention to Foreclose and Notice of Homeowners' Mortgage
Assistance were required and Plaintiff sent the uniform notices as promulgated by the
Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Agency to the Defendants by regular and certified mail on
October 2, 2008. True and correct copies of the Notices of Intention to Foreclose and Notice of
Homeowners' Mortgage Assistance are attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibits "D"
and "E" respectively.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter judgment
in Mortgage Foreclosure for the sale of the mortgage property in Plaintiff s favor and against the
Defendants, in the sum of $87,052.41 together with the interest from December 22, 2008, at
$11.5753 per day costs of suit and attorneys' fees.
Respectfully submitted,
BUTLER LAW FIRM
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By:
Ronald D. Butler, Esquire
I.D. #09826
500 North Third Street
P.O. Box 1004
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-1485
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IQVOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, ~i~ ' ~
TEAT RICHARD T. AOWARTH, JR., obligor,
held and firmly bound unto TAEODORA HOWARTH, Obligee,
in the sum of SIXTY-FIVls' THOUSAND ($65,000.00) DOLLARS, lawful money of the
united States of America, to be paid to the said obligee, her certain
attorney, executors, administrators or assigns. To which payment, well and
truly to be made, I do bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators,
and every of them, firmly by these presents. sealed with a notarial seal.
Dated the 6th day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred
ninety-flue (1995).
T~ CONDITIOIII OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that If the said Obligor,
his heirs, executors or administrators, or any of them, shall and do well and
truly pay, or cause to be paid, unto the said Obligee, her certain attorney,
executors, administrators, or assigns, the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand
($65,000.00) Dollars, lawful money of the United states, together with
interest at the rate of six and one-half (6~$) percent per annum, to be paid
in equal monthly Installments of Four Hundred Eighty-Four and 63/100 ($484.63)
Dollars on account of interest and principal for two hundred forty (240)
months, payable on the 6th day of each month, beginning on the 6th day of
July, 1995, and the full amount of the unpaid principal balance with accrued
interest, if any, on June 6, 2015,
without any fraud or further delay, and also from time to time, and at aI1
times, until payment of the said principal sum be made, as aforesaid, keep the
building erected and to be erected upon the land described in the Mortgage
accompanying this bond insured for the benefit of the Mortgagee, in some good
and reliable stock Insurance Company or Companies, to the amount of at least
Sixty-Five Thousand ($65,000.00) Dollars and take out no insurance on said
building not marked for the benefit of the Mortgagee, then the above
obligation to be void,. or else to be and remain in full force and virtue.
The Obligor shall have the right to prepay the balance at any time during the
term of this mortgage without penalty. In the event of the sale of the
mortgaged premises, the entire debt, at the option of the Obligee, shall be
immediately due and payable.
If the obligee has not received the full amount of any monthly payment 6y the
end of fifteen (15) calendar days after the due date, the Obligor will pay a
Late charge to the Obligee. The amount of the charge wI11 be five (58)
percent of the overdue payment of principal and interest. The Obligor will
pay this charge promptly but only once on each late payment.
AND the further condition of this obligation is such, that if at any time
default shall be made in the payment of principal and interest as aforesaid,
for the space of thirty (30) days after any payment thereof shall fall due, or
if a breach of any other of the foregoing conditions be made by the said
Obligor, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, then, and in such
case, the said principal sum shall, at the option of the said Obligee, her
EXHIBIT "A"
certain attorney, executors, administrators or assigns, become due; and
payment for the same with the interest and cost of insurance due thereon, as
aforesaid, together with an attorneys commission of five (58) per cent, on
the said principal sum, besides costs of suit, may be enforced and recorded at
once; anything herein contained to the contrary thereof in anywise
notwithstanding.
u~ FDRT~R I do hereby empower any Attorney of any Court of Record of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to appear for me and, with or without a
declaration filed in my name, to confess a judgment or judgments in favor of
the above mentioned obligee, her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns,
and against Richard T. Howarth, .Tr. for the penal sum above mentioned, with
costs of suit, with a full release of aI1 errors, and without stay of
execution after any default as aforesaid. And z also waive the right of
inquisition upon any real estate which may be levied upon to collect the said
sum, and I do hereby voluntarily condemn the same, and authorize s writ of
execution to be issued upon the judgment obtained upon this obligation, or by
virtue of the warrant of attorney hereto attached, or an action of mortgage
foreclosure property commenced upon the accompanying indenture of mortgage.
And the said obligor does hereby waive and release the said Obligee, her
heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, the benefit and advantage of aII
laws now in force, or that may be passed exempting property, wither real or
personal, or both from levy and sale under any execution that may be issued,
for the collection of the said judgment.
SaBLaD A1ND DBLZVBRBD
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MORTGAGE
THIS INDSNTURS, MADE the 6th day of June in the year nineteen hundred and
ninety-five (1995)
BSTWS.BN RICHARD T. HOWARTH, JR., party of the first part, 1~lortgagor,
and THEODORA HOWARTH, party of the second part, 1-fortgagee.
f~RBAS, the said RICHARD T. HOWARTH, JR., Mortgagor, in and by his certain
obligation or writing Obligatory, under his hand and seal, duly executed,
bearing even date herewith stand bound unto the said Mortgagee in the sum of
SIXTH-FIVB' THOUSAND ($65,000.00) DOLLARS, lawful money of the United states of
America; conditioned that the said Mortgagor, his heirs, executors or
administrators, certain attorneys, executors, administrators or assigns, the
sum of Sixty-Five Thousand ($65,000.00) Dollars, lawful money of the United
states, together with interest at the rate of six and one-half (6~8) percent
per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments of Four Hundred Eighty-
Four and 63/100 ($484.63) Dollars on account of interest and principal for two
hundred forty (240) months, payable on the 6th day of each month, beginning on
the 6th day of July, 1995, and the full amount of the unpaid principal balance
with accrued interest, if any, on June 6, 20I5.
The Mortgagor shall have the right to prepay the balance at any t.fine during
the term of this mortgage without penalty. In the event of the sale of the
mortgaged premises, the entire debt, at the option of the Mortgagee, shall be
immediately due and payable.
If the Mortgagee has not received the full amount of any monthly payment by
the end of fifteen (15) calendar days after the due date, the Mortgagor will
pay a late charge to the Mortgagee. The amount of the charge will be five
(5 $) percent of the overdue payment of principal and interest. The Mortgagor
will pay this charge promptly but only once on each late payment.
AND ALSO, from time to time, and at all times, until payment of said principal
sum be made as aforesaid, keep the building, erected and to be erected upon
the Land herein described, insured for the benefit of the Mortgagee, in some
good reliable Stock Insurance Company or companies to the amount of at least
sixty-Five Thousand ($65,000.00) Dollars, and take no insurance out on said
buildings, not marked for the benefit of the Mortgagee; the further condition
of the said Obligation is such, that if at any time default shall be made in
the payment of principal and interest or insurance premium as aforesaid, for
the space of thirty (30) days after any payment thereof shall fall due, or if
a breach of any other of the foregoing conditions be made by the said
Mortgagor, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, then and in such
case, the said principal sum shall at the option of the said Mortgagee, her
executors, administrators or assigns, become due; and payment of the same,
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EXHIBIT "B"
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with the interest and costs of insurance due thereon, as aforesaid, together
with an attorneys commission of five (58) per cent, on the said principal
sum, besides costs of suit, may be enforced and recovered at once, anything
therein contained to the contrary thereof in anywise notwithstanding, as in
and by the said recited obligation and the condition thereof (relation being
thereunto had) may more fully and at large appear.
WITNESSSTH that the said Mortgagor, as well for and in consideration of the
said debt or sum of Sixty-Five Thousand ($65,000.00) Dollars, and for the
better securing the payment of the same with interest, as aforesaid, unto the
said Mortgagee, her executors, administrators or assigns in the discharge of
the said recited obligation, as for and in consideration of the further sum of
one dollar, lawful money, aforesaid, unto the said Mortgagor in hand well and
truly paid by said Mortgagee, at granted, bargained and sold, released, and
confirmed, and by these presents, does grant bargain and sell, release and
confirm unto the said Mortgagee, her heirs and assigns,
ALL THAT CERTAIN tract of land situate in the Township of Hampden, County of
Cumberland and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, to
wit:
BEGINNING at a point in the center Line of the public road leading from Good
Hope to Erb~s Bridge at the corner of lands now or late of Emandar Realty
Company; thence along the center line of said road South 27 degrees 40 minutes
east 152.4 feet to a point; thence continuing along the center line of said
road South 26 degrees East 200 feet to a point; thence by other lands now or
Late of Zedna A. Comella South 72 degrees 23 minutes West 153.5 feet to a mark
on a concrete wall on the bank of the Conodoguinet creek; thence along the
said Creek North 9 degrees 51 minutes West 362.25 feet to a pin on the Zine of
lands now or Late of Emandar Realty Company; thence along said lands North 85
degrees 5 minutes West 50 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING.
HAVING thereon erected a one story frame dwelling house known as 411 Good Hope
Road.
SUBJECT to the right of Zedna A. Comella, widow, her heirs and assigns, to use
the 15 foot wide right-of-way extending from said public road from Good Hope
to Erb~s Bridge through the property herein described to other property of
Zedna A. Comella abutting said property herein described on the south for
purposes of ingress, egress and regress. The center Line of said right-of-way
being described as follows: BEGINNING on the western Line of said public road
at a point 116 feet measured northwardly from the southern line of the
property hereinbefore described; thence South 70 degrees 3 minutes West 20.8
feet to a point; thence in a southwestwardly direction on a curve to the left
having a radius of 70 feet, 91.02 feet to a point; thence south 4 degrees 27
minutes East 61.27 feet to said adjoining lands of Zedna A. Comella.
BEING the same premises which Thomas J. Schrata, Sr., single man, by his deed
of even date and intended to be recorded immediately prior hereto, granted and
conveyed unto Richard T. Howarth, Jr., Mortgagor herein.
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TOGSTSBR with a1I and singular the Improvements, ways, waters, watercourses,
rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever unto
the hereby granted premises belonging, or In anywise appertaining, and the
reversions and remainders, rents issues and profits thereof;
2~o SAVS Arm ZRO soLD the said hereditaments and premises granted, or mentioned
and intended so to be with the appurtenances, unto the said Mortgagee, her
heirs and assigns, to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said
Mortgagee, her heirs and assigns, forever:
AND the said Mortgagor, for himself, his heirs and assigns does hereby
covenant, promise and agree to and with the said Mortgagee, her heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns, that if the said Mortgagor, his heirs
or assigns, shall neglect or refuse to keep up the aforesaid Insurance, It
shall be lawful for the said Mortgagee, her heirs, executors, administrators
or assigns, to Insure the said building in a sum sufficient to secure payment
of the said principal debt, in case of fire, and shall recover the costa and
expenses of such .insurance In a suit upon this Mortgage.
PROVIDED always, nevertheless, that If the said Mortgagor, his heirs,
executors, administrators or assigns, does and shall well and truly pay, or
cause to be paid, unto the said Mortgagee, her heirs, executors,
administrators or assigns, the said principal sum of sixty-Flue Thousand
($65,000.00) Dollars, Iawful money, aforesaid, on the day and time
herelnbefore mentioned and appointed for payment of the same, together with
interest and costs and charges of Insurance, as aforesaid, and without any
deduction, defalcation or abatement to be made of anything for or In respect
of any taxes, charges or assessments whatsoever, then and from thenceforth, as
well this present Indenture and the estate hereby granted, as the said
recited obligation, shall cease, determine and become void, anything
hereinbefore contained to the contrary thereof In anywise notwithstanding.
AND PRODIDSD, also, that it shall and may be lawful for the said Mortgagee,
her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, when and as soon as the said
principal sum shall, In any event, become due and payable, as aforesaid, an
Action of Mortgage foreclosure may be properly commenced upon this Indenture
of Mortgage, and proceed thereon to judgment and execution for the recovery of
said principal sum and aI1 Interest due thereon, and the costs and expenses of
Insurance, as aforesaid, together with an attorney s commission of flue (58)
percent on said principal sum, besides cost of suit, without stay of or
exemption from execution or other process, with a full release of errors; and
Iaw, rule of court, or usage to the contrary notwithstanding.
IN WITNESS WSSRBOF, the said party of the first part has to these presents set
his hand and seal, the day and year first above written.
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SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
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Richard T. Howarth, Jr.
CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE
I hereby certify, that the precise address of the mortgagee herein
is as follows:
1724 Penn Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Attorney for Agent for Grantee
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On this, the 6th day of June, I995, before me a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared RICHARD T. HOWARTH, JR.,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the
same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WSSR80F, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
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NOTARIAL SEAL
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1700 Bent Creek Boulevard, Swite 1~4
Mecharricsburg, PA 17050
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SPECIAL ~YAA;itANTY DEED
THIS DEED, made this ~ day of 2006. by and between
Richard T. Howarth, Jr., the "Grantor,"
AND
Richard T. Howarth, Jr. and Denise Howarth, his wife, the "Grantees"
WITNESSETH, that in consideration of One dollar ($1.00), in hand paid, the
receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the Grantor does hereby giant and convey to
the Grantees, as tenants by the entireties, their heirs and assigns, all that certain tract of
land situate in the Township of Hampden, County of Cumberland, Commomvealth of
Pennsylvania, more practically described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, hereby
incorporated by reference as if herein. fully set forth vexbataim, and hereby made and to
be deemed an integral part hereof.
BEING the same premises that Thomas ). Schratz, Sr. by his Deed dated
June b, 1995, and recorded in the Cumberland Cosu~ty Recorder of Deeds Office in
Record Book 123, Page 227, on June 7,1995, granted and conveyed unto the Grantor.
The Grantor hereby covenants and agrees that he will warrant specially the
property hereby conveyed.
THIS TRANSACTION IS EXCLUDED FROM REALTY TRANSFER TAX
PURSUANT TO SECTION 1102-C.3(6) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA REALTY
TRANSFER TAX ACT AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER, AS A
TRANSFER BE~TVVEEN SPOUSES. 72 P.S. §8102-C.3(6).
IN WITN~S WHEREOF, the Grantor, intending to be legally bound hereby, has
caused this Special Warranty Deed to be duly executed on this day, month and yeaz
first above written.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this, the ~ day of .~un¢. ,2006, before me a notary public, the
undersigned ofEcer, personally appeazed Richard T. Howarth, Jr., known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name he subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same fvr the purposes therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WI~IZEOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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I hereby certify that the precise residence or address of the Grantees in this
Special Warranty Deed is 412 Good Hope Road, Mechanicsbu=g, PA 27x50.
Attorney f Grantee
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EXHIBIT "'A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL 'THA'T CERTAIN tract of land situate in the Township of Hampden, County of
Cumberland, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows,
to wit:
BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of the public road leading from Good Hope to
Erb's Bridge at the corner of lands now or late of Fntiandar Realty Company; thence
along the center line of said roadsouthtwenty-seven (27) degrees forty (40) minutes
east one hundred fifty-two and four tenths (1524) feet to a point; thence continuing
along the center line of said road south twenty-six (26) degrees east two hundred (200)
feet to a point; thence by other lands now or late of Zedna A. Comella south seventy-
two (72) degrees twenty-three (23) minutes west one hundred fifty-three and five-tenths
(153.5) feet to a mark on a concrete wall on the bank of the Conodoguiunet Creek; thence
along the said Creek north nine (9} degreesfifty-one (51) minutes west three hundred
sixty-two and twenty-five one-hundredths (362.25) feet to a pin on the line of Iands now
or late of Tzmandar Realty Company; thence along said lands northeighty-five (85)
degrees five (5) minutes east fifty (50) feet to the point or place of BEGINNING.
HAVING thereon erected a one story frame dwelling known as 411 Good Hope Road.
SUBJECT to the right of Zedna A. Comella, widow, her. heirs and assigns to use the
fift+eenfootwidenght-of--way extending from said public road from Good Hope to
Erb's Bridge through the property herein descnbed to other property of Zedna A.
Com.elIa abutting said property herein described on the south for purposes of ingress,
egress and regress. The center line of said rift-of-way being described as follows:
BEGINNING on the western line of said public road at a point one hundred sixteen
(116) feet measured northwardly from the southern line of the property hereinbefore
described, thence south seventy (7(1) degrees three {3) minutes west twenty and eight-
tenths (20.g}feet to a point; thence in a southwestwardly direction an a curve to the left
having a radius of seventy feet ninety-one and two one-hundredths (91.02) feet to a
point; thence south four (4} degrees twenty-seven (27) minutes east sixty-one and
twenty-seven one-hundredths (61.27) feet to said adjoining lands of Zedna A. Comella.
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
To: Richard T. Howarth, Jr.
Re: Lender: Theodora Howarth
Mortgage Premises: 411 Good Hope Road,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
The mortgage held by Theodora Howarth (hereinafter me or mine) on your property, located at
411 Good Hope Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, IS IN SERIOUS DEFAULT because you have
not made the monthly payments of $484.63 for the months of July, 1995 -January, 2005 and
$1,000.00 for the months of August, 2008 -October, 2008. Late charges (and other charges)
have also accrued to this date in the amount of $3,936.45. The total amount now required to cure
this default or, in other words, to get caught up in your payments, as of the date of this letter, is
$3,150.00.
You may cure this default within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter, by paying to me the
above amount of $3,150.00, plus any additional monthly payments and late charge which may fall due
during the period. Such payment must be made either by cash, cashie>'s check, certified check .
or money order, and made at: 1724 Penn Street, Hamsburg, PA 17102
If you do not cure the default within thirty (30) days, I intend to exercise my right to accelerate the
mortgage payments. This means that whatever is owing on the original amount borrowed will be
considered due immediately and you may lose the chance to pay off the original mortgage in monthly
installments. If full payment of the amount of default is not made within thirty days, I also intend to
instruct my attorneys to start a lawsuit to foreclose on your mortgaged property. If the mortgage is
foreclosed, your mortgaged property will be sold by the sheriff to pay off the mortgage debt.
If I refer your case to my attorneys, but you cure the default before they begin legal proceedings
against you, you will still have to pay the reasonable attorneys' fees, actually incurred, up to $50.00.
However, if legal proceedings are started against you, you will have to pay the reasonable
attorney's fees, even if they are over $50.00. Any attorneys' fees will be added to whatever you owe
me, which may also include our reasonable costs. If you cure the default within the thirty-day period,
you will not be required to pay attorneys' fees.
I may also sue you personally for the unpaid principal balance and all other sums due under the
mortgage. If you have not cured the default within the thirty-day period, and foreclosure proceedings
have begun, you still have the right to cure the default and prevent the sale at any time up to one
hour before the sheriff's foreclosure sale. You may do so by paying the total amount of the unpaid
monthly payment plus any late or other charges then due, as well as the reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
connected with the foreclosure sale (and perform any other requirements under the mortgage). It is estimated
that the earliest date that such a sheriff's sale could be held would be approximately April 1, 2009. A
notice of the date of the sheriffs sale will be sent to you before the sale.
Of course, the amount needed to cure the default will increase the longer you wait. You may find out at anytime
exactly what the required payment will be by calling my attorney, Ronald D. Butler, at the following
number: (717) 236-1485. This payment must be in cash, cashier's check, certified check or money order and
made payable to me at the address stated above.
You should realize that a sheriff's sale will end your ownership of the mortgaged property and your right to
remain in it. If you continue to live in the property after the sheriff s sale, a lawsuit could be started to evict
you.
You have additional rights to help protect your interest in the property. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO
SELL THE PROPERTY TO OBTAIN MONEY TO PAY OFF THE MORTGAGE DEBT, OR TO
BORROW MONEY FROM ANOTHER LENDING INSTITUTION TO PAY OFF THIS DEBT. (YOU
MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO SELL OR TRANSFER THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE
MORTGAGE TO A BUYER OR TRANSFEREE WHO WILL ASSUME THE MORTGAGE DEBT,
PROVIDED THAT ALL THE OUTSTANDING PAYMENTS, CHARGES AND ATTORNEYS' FEES
AND COSTS ARE PAID PRIOR TO OR AT THE SALE; AND THAT THE OTHER
REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE MORTGAGE ARE SATISFIED.) CONTACT ME TO DETERMINE
UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES THIS RIGHT MIGHT EXIST. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO
HAVE THIS DEFAULT CURED BY ANY THIRD PARTY ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF.
If you cure the default, the mortgage will be restored to the same position as if no default had occurred.
However, you are not entitled to this right to cure your default more than three times in any calendar
year.
Very truly yours,
Theodora Howarth
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
To: Denise Howarth
Re: Lender: Theodora Howarth
Mortgage Premises: 411 Good Hope Road,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
The mortgage held by Theodora Howarth (hereinafter me or mine) on your property, located at
411 Good Hope Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, IS IN SERIOUS DEFAULT because you have
not made the monthly payments of $484.63 for the months of July, 1995 -January, 2005 and
$1,000.00 for the months of August, 2008 -October, 2008. Late charges (and other charges)
have also accrued to this date in the amount of $3,936.45. The total amount now required to cure
this default or, in other words, to get caught up in your payments, as of the date of this letter, is
$3,150.00.
You may cure this default within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter, by paying to me the
above amount of $3,150.00, plus any additional monthly payments and late charge which may fall due
during the period.. Such payment must be made either by cash, cashier's check, certified check
or money order, and made at: 1724 Penn Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
If you do not cure the default within thirty (30) days, I intend to exercise my right to accelerate the
mortgage payments. This means that whatever is owing on the original amount borrowed will be
considered due immediately and you may lose the chance to pay off the original mortgage in monthly
installments. If full payment of the amount of default is not made within thirty days, I also intend to
instruct my attorneys to start a lawsuit to foreclose on your mortgaged property. If the mortgage is
foreclosed, your mortgaged property will be sold by the sheriffto pay off the mortgage debt.
If I refer your case to my attorneys, but you cure the default before they begin legal proceedings
against you, you will still have to pay the reasonable attorneys' fees, actually incurred, up to $50.00.
However, if legal proceedings are started against you, you will have to pay the reasonable
attorney's fees, even if they are over $50.00. Any attorneys' fees will be added to whatever you owe
me, which may also include our reasonable costs. If you cure the default within the thirty-day period,
you will not be required to pay attorneys' fees.
I may also sue you personally for the unpaid principal balance and all other sums due under the
mortgage. If you have not cured the default within the thirty-day period, and foreclosure proceedings
have begun, you still have the right to cure the default and prevent the sale at any time up to one
hour before the sheriff's foreclosure sale. You may do so by paying the total amount of the unpaid
monthly payment plus any late or other charges then due, as well as the reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
connected with the foreclosure sale (and perform any other requirements under the mortgage). It is estimated
that the earliest date that such a sheriff's sale could be held would be approximately April 1, 2009. A
notice of the date of the sheriff's sale will be sent to you before the sale.
Of course, the amount needed to cure the default will increase the longer you wait. You may find out at any time
exactly what the required payment will be by calling my attorney, Ronald D. Butler, at the following
number: (717) 236-1485. This payment must be in cash, cashier's check, certified check or money order and
made payable to me at the address stated above.
You should realize that a sheriff s sale will end your ownership of the mortgaged property and your right to
remain in it. if you continue to live in the property after the sheriff's sale, a lawsuit could be started to evict
you.
You have additional rights to help protect your interest in the property. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO
SELL THE PROPERTY TO OBTAIN MONEY TO PAY OFF THE MORTGAGE DEBT, OR TO
BORROW MONEY FROM ANOTHER LENDING INSTITUTION TO PAY OFF THIS DEBT. (YOU
MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO SELL OR TRANSFER THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE
MORTGAGE TO A BUYER OR TRANSFEREE WHO WILL ASSUME THE MORTGAGE DEBT,
PROVIDED THAT ALL THE OUTSTANDING PAYMENTS, CHARGES AND ATTORNEYS' FEES
AND COSTS ARE PAID PRIOR TO OR AT THE SALE; AND THAT THE OTHER
REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE MORTGAGE ARE SATISFIED.) CONTACT ME TO DETERMINE
UNDER WHAT CIltCUMSTANCES THIS RIGHT MIGHT EXIST. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO
HAVE THIS DEFAULT CURED BY ANY THIRD PARTY ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF.
If you cure the default, the mortgage will be restored to the same position as if no default had occurred.
However, you are not entitled to this right to cure your default more than three times in any calendar
year.
Very truly yours,
Theodora Howarth
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To: Richard T. Howarth, Jr.
6111 Haymarket Way
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Date: October 1, 2008
ACT 91 NOTICE
TAKE ACTION TO SAVE
YOUR HOME FROM
FORECLOSURE*
This is an official notice that the mort aye on your home is in default, and the lender
intends to foreclose. Specific information about the nature of the default is provided in
the attached pages,
The HOMEOWNER'S MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEMAP) may be able to
help to save your home. This Notice explains how the program works.
To see if HEMAP can help, you must MEET WITH A CONSUMER CREDIT
COUNSELING AGENCY WITHIN 33 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. Take
this Notice with you when you meet with the Counseling Agency
The name, address and phone number of Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies serving
your County are listed at the end of this Notice. If you have any questions, you may call the
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency toll free at 1-800-342-2397.(Persons with impaired
hearing_can call (717) 780-1869).
This Notice contains important legal information. If you have any questions,
representatives at the Consumer Credit Counseling Agency maybe able to help explain
it. You may also want to contact an attorney in your area. The local bar association may
be able to help you find a lawyer.
LA NOTIFICACION EN ADJUNTO ES DE SUMA 1MPORTANCIA, PUES AFECTA SU DERECHO
A CONTINUAR VIVIENDO EN SU CASA. SI NO COMPRENDE EL CONTENIDO DE ESTA
NOTIFICACI6N OBTENGA UNA TRADUCCI6N INMEDIATAMENTE LLAMANDO ESTA
AGENCIA (PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY) SIN CARGOS AL NUMERO
MENCIONADO ARRIBA. PUEDES SER ELEGIBLE PARR UN PRESTAMO POR EL PROGRAMA
EXHIBIT "E"
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LLAMADO "HOMEOWNER'S EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM" EL CUAL
PUEDE SALVAR SU CASA DE LA PERDIDA DEL DERECHO A REDIMIR SU HIPOTECA.
HOMEOWNER'S NAME(S): Richard T. Howarth, Jr. and Denise Howarth
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 411 Good Hope Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
LOAN ACCT. NO.: N/A
LENDER: Theodora Howarth
LENDER/SERVICER N/A
HOMEOWNERS EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
WHICH CAN SAVE YOUR HOME FROM FORECLOSURE AND
HELP YOU MADE FUTURE MORTGAGE PAYMENTS
IF YOU COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE HOMEOWNER'S EMERGENCY MORTGAGE
ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1983 (THE "ACT"), YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE:
• IF YOUR DEFAULT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND YOUR CONTROL,
• IF YOU HAVE A REASONABLE PROSPECT OF BEING ABLE TO PAY YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS,
AND
• IF YOU MEET OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY.
TEMPORARY STAY OF FORECLOSURE -Under the Act, you are entitled to a temporary stay of foreclosure on your mortgage
for thirty (30) days from the date of this Notice (plus three (3) days for mailing.) During that time you must arrange and attend a
"face-to-face" meeting with one of the consumer credit counseling agencies listed at the end of this Notice. THIS MEETING
MUST OCCUR WITHIN THIRTY-THREE (33) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. IF YOU DO NOT APPLY FOR
EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE. YOU MUST BRING YOUR MORTGAGE UP TO DATE. THE PART OF THIS
NOTICE CALLED"HOW TO CURE YOUR MORTGAGE DEFAULT". EXPLAINS HOW TO BRING YOUR MORTGAGE
UP TO DATE.
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING AGENCIES - If you meet with one of the consumer credit counseling agencies listed at
the end of this notice, the lender may NOT take action against you for thirty (30) days after the date of this meeting. The names,
addresses and telephone numbers of designated consumer credit counseling agencies for the county in which the property is
located are set forth at the end of this Notice. It is only necessary to schedule one face-to-face meeting. Advise your lender
immediately of your intentions.
APPLICATION FOR MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE -Your mortgage is in default for the reasons set forth later in this Notice (see
following pages for specific information about the nature of your default.) You have the right to apply for financial assistance from
the Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program. To do so, you must fill out, sign and file a completed Homeowner's
Emergency Assistance Program Application with one of the designated consumer credit counseling agencies listed at the end of
this Notice. Only consumer credit counseling agencies have applications for the program and they will assist you in submitting a
complete application to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. To temporarily stop the lender from filing a foreclosure action,
your application MUST be forwarded to PHFA and received within thirty (30) days of your face-to-face meeting with the
counseling agency. .
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YOU SHOULD FILE A HEMAP APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. IF YOU HAVE A MEETING WITH A
COUSNELING AGENCY WITHIN 33 DAYS OF THE POSTMARK DATE OF THIS NOTICE AND FILE AN
APPLICATION WITH PHFA WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THAT MEETING, THEN THE LENDER WILL BE
TEMPORARILY PREVENTED FROM STARTING A FORECLOSURE AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY, AS
EXPLAINED ABOVE, IN THE SECTION CALLED "TEMPORARY STAY OF FORECLOSURE."
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO FILE A HEMAP APPLICATION EVEN BEYOND THESE TIME PERIODS. A LATE
APPLICATION WILL NOT PREVENT THE LENDER FROM STARTING A FORECLOSURE ACTION, BUT IF YOUR
APPLICATION IS EVENTUALLY APPROVED AT ANY TIME BEFORE A SHERIFF'S SALE, THE FORECLOSURE
WILL BE STOPPED.
AGENCY ACTION -Available funds for emergency mortgage assistance are very limited. They will be disbursed by
the Agency under the eligibility criteria established by the Act. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has sixty (60)
days to make a decision after it receives your application. During that time, no foreclosure proceedings will be pursued
against you if you have met the time requirements set forth above. You will be notified directly by the Pennsylvania
Housing Finance Agency of its decision on your application.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE CiJRRENTLY PROTECTED BY THE FILING OF A PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY, THE
FOLLOWING PART OF THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE
CONSIDERED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DEBT.
(If you have filed bankruptcy you can still apply for Emergency Mortgage Assistance.)
HOW CURE YOUR MORTGAGE DEFAULT Bring it UP to date).
NATURE OF THE DEFAULT --The MORTGAGE debt held by the above lender on your property located at: 411 Good
Hope Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 IS SERIOUSLY IN DEFAULT because:
A. YOU HAVE NOT MADE MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS for the following months and the following
amounts are now past due: July, 1995 through January, 2005; August, 2008 through October, 2008
Other charges (explain/itemize): Principal $65,000.00; Interest $13,981.25; and Late Charges $2,936.45
TOTAL AMOUNT PAST DUE: $81,917.70
B. YOU HAVE FAILED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTION (Do not use if not applicable):
HOW TO CURE THE DEFAULT -You may cure the default within THIRTY (30) DAYS of the date of this notice
BY PAYING THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAST DUE TO THE LENDER, WHICH IS S ,PLUS
ANY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS AND LATE CHARGES WHICH BECOME DUE DURING THE THIRTY (30) DAY
PERIOD. Payments must be made either by cash, cashier's checl4 certified check or money order made savable and sent
to:
Theodora Howarth
1724 Penn Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
You can cure any other default by taking the following action within THIRTY (30) DAYS of the date of this letter: (Do
not use if not applicable.)
IF YOU DO NOT CURE THE DEFAULT - - If you do not cure the default within THIRTY (30) DAYS of the date
of this Notice, the lender intends to exercise its rights to accelerate the mortgage debt. This means that the entire
outstanding balance of this debt will be considered due immediately and you may lose the chance to pay the mortgage in
monthly installments. If full payment of the total amount past due is not made within THIRTY (30) DAYS, the lender
also intends to instruct its attorneys to start legal action to foreclose upon your mortgaged property.
IF THE MORTGAGE IS FORECLOSED UPON -- The mortgaged property will be sold by the Sheriff to pay off the
mortgage debt. If the lender refers your case to its attomeys, but you cure the delinquency before the lender begins legal
proceedings against you, you will still be required to pay the reasonable attorney's fees that were actually incurred, up to
S50.00. However, if legal proceedings are started against you, you will have to pay all reasonable attorney's fees actually
incurred by the lender even if they exceed $50.00. Any attorney's fees will be added to the amount you owe the lender,
which may also include other reasonable costs. If you cure the default within the THIRTY (301 DAY period, you will
not be required to pay attorney's fees.
OTHER LENDER REMEDIES -`The lender may also sue you personally for the unpaid principal balance and all other
sums due under the mortgage.
RIGHT TO CURE THE DEFAULT PRIOR TO SHERIFF'S SALE -- If you have not cured the default within the
THIRTY (30) DAY period and foreclosure proceedings have begun, you still have the right to cure the default and
prevent the sale at any time UP to one hour before the Sheriffs Sale. You may do so by paving the total amount then vast
due plus any late or other charges then due reasonable attorney's fees and costs connected with the foreclosure sale and
any other costs connected with the Sheriffs Sale as specified in writing_by the lender and by performing any other
requirements under the mortgage. Curing your default in the manner set forth in this notice will restore your
mortgage to the same position as if you had never defaulted.
EARLIEST POSSIBLE.SHERIFF'S SALE DATE -- It is estimated that the earliest date that such a Sheriffs Sale of
the mortgaged property could be held would be approximately six (6) months from the date of this Notice. A
notice of the actual date of the Sheriffs Sale will be sent to you before the sale. Of course, the amount needed to cure the
default will increase the longer you wait. You may fmd out at any time exactly what the required payment or action will
be by contacting the lender.
HOW TO CONTACT THE LENDER:
Name of Lender: Theodora Howarth c/o Butler Law Firm
Address: 500 North Third Street, P.O. Box 1004, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1004
Phone Number:
(717)236-1485
Fax Number:
(717) 236-7777
Contact Person•
Ronald D. Butler, Esquire
EFFECT OF SHERIFF'S SALE -You should realize that a Sheriffs Sale will end your ownership of the mortgaged
property and your right to occupy it. If you continue to live in the property after the Sheriffs Sale, a lawsuit to remove
you and your furnishings and other belongings could be started by the lender at any time.
ASSUMPTION OF MORTGAGE -You may or X may not (CHECK ONE) sell or transfer your home to a
buyer or transferee who will assume the mortgage debt, provided that all the outstanding payments, charges and attomeys
fees and costs are paid prior to or at the sale and that the other requirements of the mortgage are satisfied.
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YOU MAY ALSO HAVE THE RIGHT:
• TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO OBTAIN MONEY TO PAY OFF THE MORTGAGE DEBT OR TO BORROW
MONEY FROM ANOTHER LENDING INSTITUTION TO PAY OFF THIS DEBT.
• TO HAVE THIS DEFAULT CURED BY ANY THIRD PARTY ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF.
• TO HAVE THE MORTGAGE RESTORED TO THE SAME POSITION AS IF NO DEFAULT HAD OCCURRED,
IF YOU CURE THE DEFAULT. (HOWEVER, YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT
MORE THAN THREE TIMES IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR.)
• TO ASSERT THE NONEXISTENCE OF A DEFAULT IN ANY FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING OR ANY
OTHER LAWSUIT INSTITUTED UNDER THE MORTGAGE DOCUMENTS,
• TO ASSERT ANY OTHER DEFENSE YOU BELIEVE YOU MAY HAVE TO SUCH ACTION BY THE
LENDER.
• TO SEEK PROTECTION UNDER THE FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY LAW.
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING AGENCIES SERVING YOUR COUNTY
CCCS of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. Marantha
2000 Linglestown Road 43 Philadelphia Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17102 Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 541-1757 (717) 762-3285
(888) 511-2227
Loveship, Inc. PHFA
2320 North 5"' Street 2101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110 P.O. Box 15530
(717) 232-2207 Harrisburg, PA 17105
(717) 780-3940
(800) 342-2397
Community Action Commission of the Capital Region
1514 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9757
Adams County Interfaith Housing Authority
40 E. High Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1518
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To: Denise Howarth
411 Good Hope Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Date: October 1, 2008
ACT 91 NOTICE
TAKE ACTION TO SAVE
YOUR HOME FROM
FORECLOSURE*
This is an official notice that the mortgage on your home is in default, and the lender
intends to foreclose Specific information about the nature of the default is provided in
the attached pages,
The HOMEOWNER'S MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEMAP) may be able to
help to saveyour home. This Notice explains how the program works.
To see if HEMAP can help you must MEET WITH A CONSUMER CREDIT
COUNSELING AGENCY WITHIN 33 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. Take
this Notice with you when you meet with the Counseling_A~ency.
The name, address and phone number of Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies serving
your County are listed at the end of this Notice. If you have an~questions, you may call the
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency toll free at 1-800-342-2397.(Persons with impaired
hearing can call L717) 780-1869).
This Notice contains important legal information. If you have any questions,
representatives at the Consumer Credit Counseling Agency may be able to help explain
it. You may also want to contact an attorney in your area. The local bar association may
be able to help you find a lawyer.
LA NOTIFICACION EN ADJUNTO ES DE SUMA 1MPORTANCIA, PLIES AFECTA SU DERECHO
A CONTINUAR VIVIENDO EN SU CASA. SI NO COMPRENDE EL CONTENIDO DE ESTA
NOTIFICACI6N OBTENGA UNA TRADUCCI6N INMEDIATAMENTE LLAMANDO ESTA
AGENCIA (PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY) SIN CARGOS AL NUMERO
MENCIONADO ARRIBA. PUEDES SER ELEGIBLE PARA UN PRESTAMO POR EL PROGRAMA
LLAMADO "HOMEOWNER'S EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM" EL CURL
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PUEDE SALVAR SU CASA DE LA PERDIDA DEL DERECHO A REDINIIR SU HIPOTECA.
HOMEOWNER'S NAME(S): Richard T. Howarth, Jr. and Denise Howarth
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 411 Good Hope Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
LOAN ACCT. NO.: N/A
LENDER: Theodora Howarth
LENDER/SERVICER N/A
HOMEOWNERS EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
WHICH CAN SAVE YOUR HOME FROM FORECLOSURE AND
HELP YOU MAKE FUTURE MORTGAGE PAYMENTS
IF YOU COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE HOMEOWNER'S EMERGENCY MORTGAGE
ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1983 (THE "ACT"), YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE:
• IF YOUR DEFAULT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND YOUR CONTROL,
• IF YOU HAVE A REASONABLE PROSPECT OF BEING ABLE TO PAY YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS,
AND
• IF YOU MEET OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY.
TEMPORARY STAY OF FORECLOSURE -Under the Act, you are entitled to a temporary stay of foreclosure on your mortgage
for thirty (30) days from the date of this Notice (plus three (3) days for mailing.) During that time you must arrange and attend a
"face-to-face" meeting with one of the consumer credit counseling agencies listed at the end of this Notice. THIS MEETING
MUST OCCUR WITHIN THIRTY-THREE (331 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. IF YOU DO NOT APPLY FOR
EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE. YOU MUST BRING YOUR MORTGAGE UP TO DATE. THE PART OF THIS
NOTICE CALLED"HOW TO CURE YOUR MORTGAGE DEFAULT". EXPLAINS HOW TO BRING YOUR MORTGAGE
UP TO DATE.
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING AGENCIES - If you meet with one of the consumer credit counseling agencies listed at
the end of this notice, the lender may NOT take action against you for thirty (30) days after the date of this meeting. The names,
addresses and telephone numbers of designated consumer credit counseling agencies for the county in which the proUerty is
located are set forth at the end of this Notice. It is only necessary to schedule one face-to-face meeting. Advise your lender
immediately of your intentions.
APPLICATION FOR MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE -Your mortgage is in default for the reasons set forth later in this Notice (see
following pages for specific information about the nature of your default.) You have the right to apply for financial assistance from
the Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program. To do so, you must fill out, sign and file a completed Homeowner's
Emergency Assistance Program Application with one of the designated consumer credit counseling agencies listed at the end of
this Notice. Only consumer credit counseling agencies have applications for the program and they will assist you in submitting a
complete application to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. To temporarily stop the lender from filing a foreclosure action,
your application MUST be forwarded to PHFA and received within thirty (30) days of your face-to-face meeting with the
counseling agency. .
YOU SHOULD FILE A HEMAP APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. IF YOU HAVE A MEETING WITH A
COUSNELING AGENCY WITHIN 33 DAYS OF THE POSTMARK DATE OF THIS NOTICE AND FII.E AN
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APPLICATION WITH PHFA WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THAT MEETING, THEN THE LENDER WILL BE
TEMPORARILY PREVENTED FROM STARTING A FORECLOSURE AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY, AS
EXPLAINED ABOVE, IN THE SECTION CALLED "TEMPORARY STAY OF FORECLOSURE."
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO FILE A HEMAP APPLICATION EVEN BEYOND THESE TIl1ZE PERIODS. A LATE
APPLICATION WILL NOT PREVENT THE LENDER FROM STARTING A FORECLOSURE ACTION, BUT IF YOUR
APPLICATION IS EVENTUALLY APPROVED AT ANY TIME BEFORE A SHERIFF'S SALE, THE FORECLOSURE
WILL BE STOPPED.
AGENCY ACTION -Available funds for emergency mortgage assistance are very limited. They will be disbursed by
the Agency under the eligibility criteria established by the Act. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has sixty (60)
days to make a decision after it receives your application. During that time, no foreclosure proceedings will be pursued
against you if you have met the time requirements set forth above. You will be notified directly by the Pennsylvania
Housing Finance Agency of its decision on your application.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY PROTECTED BY THE FILING OF A PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY, THE
FOLLOWING PART OF THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE
CONSIDERED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DEBT.
(If you have Sled bankruptcy you can still apply for Emergency Mortgage Assistance )
HOW CURE YOUR MORTGAGE DEFAULT Briny it uP to date).
NATURE OF THE DEFAULT --The MORTGAGE debt held by the above lender on your property located at: 411 Good
Hope Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 IS SERIOUSLY IN DEFAULT because:
A. YOU HAVE NOT MADE MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS for the following months and the following
amounts are now past due: July, 1995 through January, 2005; August, 2008 through October, 2008
Other charges (explain/itemize): Principal $65,000.00; Interest $13,981.25; and Late Charges $2,936.45
TOTAL AMOUNT PAST DUE: $81,917.70
B. YOU HAVE FAILED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTION (Do not use if not applicable):
HOW TO CURE THE DEFAULT -You may cure the default within THIRTY (30) DAYS of the date of this notice
BY PAYING THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAST DUE TO THE LENDER, WHICH IS S ,PLUS
ANY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS AND LATE CHARGES WHICH BECOME DUE DURING THE THIRTY (30) DAY
PERIOD. Payments must be made either by cash cashier's check, certified check or money order made payable and sent
to:
Theodora Howarth
1724 Penn Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
You can cure any other default by taking the following action within THIRTY (30) DAYS of the date of this letter:
not use if not applicable.)
1F YOU DO NOT CURE THE DEFAULT - - If you do not cure the default within THIRTY (30) DAYS of the date
of this Notice, the lender intends to exercise its rights to accelerate the mortgage debt. This means that the entire
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outstanding balance of this debt will be considered due immediately and you may lose the chance to pay the mortgage in
monthly installments. If full payment of the total amount past due is not made within THIRTY (30) DAYS, the lender
also intends to instruct its attorneys to start legal action to foreclose upon vour mortgaged nroperty.
IF THE MORTGAGE IS FORECLOSED UPON -- The mortgaged property will be sold by the Sheriff to pay off the
mortgage debt. If the lender refers your case to its attomeys, but you cure the delinquency before the lender begins legal
proceedings against you, you will still be required to pay the reasonable attorney's fees that were actually incurred, up to
550.00. However, if legal proceedings are started against you, you will have to pay all reasonable attorney's fees actually
incurred by the lender even if they exceed $50.00. Any attorney's fees will be added to the amount you owe the lender,
which may also include other reasonable costs. If you cure the default within the THIRTY (30) DAY ueriod, you will
not be required to pay attorney's fees.
OTHER LENDER REMEDIES -The lender may also sue you personally for the unpaid principal balance and all other
sums due under the mortgage.
RIGHT TO CURE THE DEFAULT PRIOR TO SHERIFF'S SALE -- If you have not cured the default within the
THIRTY (30) DAY period and foreclosure proceedings have begun, you still have the right to cure the default and
prevent the sale at anv time UP to one hour before the Sheriffs Sale You may do so b~paving the total amount then east
due, plus anv late or other charges then due reasonable attornev's fees and costs connected with the foreclosure sale and
anv other costs connected with the Sheriffs Sale as specified in writing by the lender and by performing anv other
requirements under the mortgage. Curing your default in the manner set forth in this notice will restore your
mortgage to the same position as if you had never defaulted.
EARLIEST POSSIBLE SHERIFF'S SALE DATE -- It is estimated that the earliest date that such a Sheriffs Sale of
the mortgaged property could be held would be appro~mately six (6) months from the date of this Notice. A
notice of the actual date of the Sheriffs Sale will be sent to you before the sale. Of course, the amount needed to cure~the
default will increase the longer you wait. You may find out at any time exactly what the required payment or action will
be by contacting the lender.
HOW TO CONTACT'THE CINDER:
Name of Lender: Theodora Howarth c/o Butler Law Firm
Address: 500 North Third Street, P.O. Box 1004, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1004
Phone Number:
(717)236-1485
Fax Number
(717) 236-7777
Contact Person•
Ronald D. Butler, Esquire
EFFECT OF SHERIFF'S SALE -You should realize that a Sheriffs Sale will end your ownership of the mortgaged
property and your right to occupy it. If you continue to live in the property after the Sheriffs Sale, a lawsuit to remove
you and your furnishings and other belongings could be started by the lender at any time.
ASSUMPTION OF MORTGAGE -You may or X may not (CHECK ONE) sell or transfer your home to a
buyer or transferee who will assume the mortgage debt, provided that all the outstanding payments, charges and attorney's
fees and costs are paid prior to or at the sale and that the other requirements of the mortgage are satisfied.
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YOU MAY ALSO HAVE THE RIGHT:
• TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO OBTAIN MONEY TO PAY OFF THE MORTGAGE DEBT OR TO BORROW
MONEY FROM ANOTHER LENDING INSTITUTION TO PAY OFF THIS DEBT.
• TO HAVE THIS DEFAULT CURED BY ANY THIRD PARTY ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF.
• TO HAVE THE MORTGAGE RESTORED TO THE SAME POSITION AS IF NO DEFAULT HAD OCC[JRRED,
lF YOU CURE THE DEFAULT. (HOWEVER, YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT
MORE THAN THREE TIMES IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR.)
• TO ASSERT THE NONEXISTENCE OF A DEFAULT IN ANY FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING OR ANY
OTHER LAWSUIT INSTITUTED UNDER THE MORTGAGE DOCUMENTS,
• TO ASSERT ANY OTHER DEFENSE YOU BELIEVE YOU MAY HAVE TO SUCH ACTION BY THE
LENDER.
• TO SEEK PROTECTION UNDER THE FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY LAW.
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING AGENCIES SERVING YOUR COUNTY
CCCS of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. Marantha
2000 Linglestown Road 43 Philadelphia Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17102 Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 541-1757 (717) 762-3285
(888) 511-2227
Loveship, Inc. p~A
2320 North 5"' Street 2101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110 P.O. Box 15530
(717) 232-2207 Harrisburg, PA 17105
(717) 780-3940
(800) 342-2397
Community Action Commission of the Capital Region
1514 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 232-9757
Adams County Interfaith Housing Authority
40 E. High Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1518
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VERIFICATION
I, Theodora Howarth, Plaintiff herein, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Complaint in Mortgage Foreclosure are true and correct according to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
T eo ora Howarth
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Date: Sept. 18, 2013 Attorney for Theodora Howarth
Explanatory Comment
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has promulgated new Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 governing the termination of
inactive cases and amended Rule of Judicial Administration 1901. Two aspects of the recommendation merit
comment.
I.Rule of civil Procedure
New Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 has been promulgated to govern the termination of inactive cases within the
scope of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. The termination of these cases for inactivity was previously
governed by Rule of Judicial Administration 1901 and local rules promulgated pursuant to it. New Rule 230.2 is
tailored to the needs of civil actions. It provides a complete procedure and a uniform statewide practice, preempting
local rules.
This rule was promulgated in response to the decision of the Supreme Court in Shop v.Eagle, 551 Pa. 360,710 A.2d
1104 (1998) in which the court held that "prejudice to the defendant as a result of delay in prosecution is required
before a case may be dismissed pursuant to local rules implementing Rule of Judicial Administration 1901."
Rule of Judicial Administration 1901(b) has been amended to accommodate the new rule of civil procedure. The
general policy of the prompt disposition of matters set forth in subdivision(a)of that rule continues to be applicable.
II Inactive Cases
The purpose of Rule 230.2 is to eliminate inactive cases from the judicial system. The process is initiated by the
court. After giving notice of intent to terminate an action for inactivity,the course of the procedure is with the parties.
If the parties do not wish to pursue the case, they will take no action and"the Prothonotary shall enter an order as of
course terminating the matter with prejudice for failure to prosecute." If a party wishes to pursue the matter,he or she
will file a notice of intention to proceed and the action shall continue.
a. Where the action has been terminated
If the action is terminated when a party believes that it should not have been terminated, that party may proceed
under Rule230(d)for relief from the order of termination. An example of such an occurrence might be the termination
of a viable action when the aggrieved party did not receive the notice of intent to terminate and thus did not timely file
the notice of intention to proceed.
The timing of the filing of the petition to reinstate the action is important. If the petition is filed within thirty days of
the entry of the order of termination on the docket,subdivision(d)(2)provides that the court must grant the petition and
reinstate the action. If the petition is filed later than the thirty-day period, subdivision(d)(3)requires that the plaintiff
must make a showing to the court that the petition was promptly filed and that there is a reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse both for the failure to file the notice of intention to proceed prior to the entry of the order of
termination on the docket and for the failure to file the petition within the thirty-day period under subdivision(d)(2).
B. Where the action has not been terminated
An action which has not been terminated but which continues upon the filing of a notice of intention to proceed may
have been the subject of inordinate delay. In such an instance, the aggrieved party may pursue the remedy of a
common law non pros which exits independently of termination under Rule 230.2.