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t �'' ®Complaint ❑ Writ of Summons ❑ Petition
"K . ❑Transfer from Another Jurisdiction ❑ Declaration of Taking
C Lead Plaintiffs Name:Sun West Mortgage Company,Inc. Lead Defendants Name:Bernice K.Walter
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
McCABE,WEISBERG& CONWAY,P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff
BY: TERRENCE J.McCABE,ESQUIRE-ID# 16496
MARC S. WEISBERG,ESQUIRE-ID# 17616
EDWARD D. CONWAY,ESQUIRE-ID#34687
MARGARET GAIRO,ESQUIRE-ID#34419
ANDREW L.MARKOWITZ,ESQUIRE-ID#28009
HEIDI R. SPIVAK,ESQUIRE-ID# 74770
MARISA J. COHEN,ESQUIRE-ID#87830
CHRISTINE L. GRAHAM,ESQUIRE-ID# 309480
BRIAN T.LAMANNA,ESQUIRE-ID#310321
ANN E. SWARTZ,ESQUIRE-ID#201926
JOSEPH F.RIGA,ESQUIRE-ID#57716
JOSEPH I.FOLEY,ESQUIRE-ID#314675
CELINE P.DERKRIKORIAN,ESQUIRE-ID# 313673
JENNIFER L.WUNDER,ESQUIRE-ID#315954
LENA KRAVETS,ESQUIRE-ID#316421
CAROL A.DiPRINZIO,ESQUIRE-ID# 316094
123 South Broad Street, Suite 1400
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania 19109
(215)790-1010
Sun West Mortgage Company,Inc. Cumberland County
18303 Gridley Road Court of Common Pleas
Cerritos, CA 90703
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Bernice K. Walter
515 East Marble Street
Mechanicsburg,PA 17055
COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
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File# 14-100472
Page I
NOTICE AVISO
You have been sued in court. If you wish to Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si
defend against the claims set forth in the usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
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twenty (20) days after this complaint and tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la
notice are served, by entering a written fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace
appearance personally or by attorney and falta asentar una comparencia escrita o en
filing in writing with the court your defenses persona o con un abogado y entregar a la corte
or objections to the claims set forth against en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones
you. You are warned that if you fail to do so a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea
the case may proceed without you and a avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte
judgment may be entered against you by the tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda
court without further notice for any money en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificacion.
claimed in the complaint or for any other Ademas, la corte puede decidir a favor del
claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con
may lose money or property or other rights todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted
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derechos importantes para usted.
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File# 14-100472
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This is a communication from a debt collector who is attempting to collect a debt,and any
information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Please Note: (1) unless,within thirty (30) days after your receipt of this notice,you dispute
the validity of the debt,or any portion of the debt,we will assume that the debt is valid; (2)
if you notify us in writing within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice that the debt,
or a portion of the debt, is disputed,we will cease collection of the debt until we obtain
verification of the debt or a copy of the judgment against you and mail to you a copy of the
verification or judgment that we obtain; (3) upon your written request to us within thirty
(30) days of your receipt of this notice for the name and address of the original creditor of
your debt,we will cease collection of the debt until we mail to you the name and address of
the original creditor,if different from the current creditor.
Case Name: Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. v. Bernice K.Walter
Cumberland County
File#14-100472
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COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
1. Plaintiff is Sun West Mortgage Company,Inc., duly organized and doing business at the
above-captioned address.
2. The Defendant is Bernice K. Walter, who is the mortgagor and owner of the mortgaged
property hereinafter described, whose last-known address is 515 East Marble Street, Mechanicsburg, PA
17055.
3. On February 22, 2008, Bernice K. Walter, mortgagor, made, executed and delivered a
mortgage upon the premises hereinafter described to .l st Mariner Bank which mortgage is recorded in the
Office of the Recorder of Cumberland County as Instrument Number 200807895 (the "Mortgage"), such
Mortgage being incorporated herein by reference pursuant to Rule 1019(g)Pa.R. C. P.
4. On February 22,2008,Defendant,Bernice K.Walter,by Betsy Ritter,her attorney in fact,
also executed an Adjustable Rate Note secured by the aforementioned mortgage. Plaintiff, directly or
through an agent,is in possession of the note and is the holder of the note with the right to enforce it;the note
is either made payable to plaintiff or has been duly endorsed.
5. On April 16,2014,the Mortgage was assigned by 1st Mariner Bank to Sun West Mortgage
Company,Inc.,by Assignment of Mortgage,recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Cumberland County
as Instrument Number 201408334, such Assignment of Mortgage being incorporated herein by reference
pursuant to Rule 1019(g)Pa. R. C.P.
6. The prernises subject to said mortgage is described in the legal description attached as
Exhibit"A" and is known as 515 East Marble Street,Mechanicsburg,Pennsylvania 17055.
7. The mortgage is in default for the reason that the subject property has ceased to be the
principal residence of the defendant.
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8. The following amounts are due on the mortgage:
Principal Balance $ 19,124.10
Interest through May 30,2014 $ 8,358.28
(Interest due and owing at a variable rate)
Attorney's Fee $ 1,650.00
Mortgage Insurance Premiums(MIP) $ 2,325.84
Taxes $ 6,248.56
Insurance $ 6,568.85
Service Address $ 2,660.00
LOC Draw $ 64,000.00
Repayment $ (2,970.20)
GRAND TOTAL $ 107,965.43
The attorney's fees set forth above are in conformity with the mortgage documents 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 and actually incurred attorney's fees will be charged in accordance with the
reduction provisions of Act 6, if applicable.
9. Plaintiff complied with all notice requirements as prescribed by 41 P.S. §101,et seq. (Act
6),and 35 P.S. 1680.401 c,et seq.(Act 91), as applicable.
WHEREFORE,Plaintiff demands in rem Judgment against the Defendant in the sum of$107,965.43
together with interest due and owing at a variable rate, and other costs and charges collectible under the
mortgage and for the foreclosure and sale of the mortgaged property.
MCCABE,WEISBERG & CONWAY,P.C.
BY:
[ ]Terrence J. C e, s ire [ ]Marc S.Weisberg,Esquire
[ ]Edward D.Conway,Esquire [ ]Margaret Gairo,Esquire
[ ]Andrew L.Markowitz,Esquire [ ]Heidi R.Spivak,Esquire
[ ]Marisa J.Cohen,Esquire [ ]Christine L.Graham,Esquire
( ]Brian T.LaManna,Esquire [ ]Ann E. Swartz,Esquire
[ ]Joseph F.Riga,Esquire [ ]Joseph I.Foley,Esquire
[ ]Celine P.DerKrikorian,Esquire Jennifer L.Wunder,Esquire
[ ]Lena Kravets,Esquire [ ]Carol A.DiPrinzio,Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
File#14-100472
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VERIFICATION
K&-IZST Ly C.Wb,*/U ,hereby states that he/she is i O'R6<=S u" ��`�of Sun West
Mortgage Company, Inc., Plaintiff in this matter,that he/she is authorized to make this Verification, and
verify that the statements of fact made in the foregoing Civil Action in Mortgage Foreclosure are true and
correct to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that this
statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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File#: 14-100472
Name: Sun West Mortgage Company,Inc.v.Bernice K.Walter
File#14-100472
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EXHIBIT "A"
ALL THAT CERTAIN piece or parcel of land situate in the Borough of Mechanicsburg,County
of Cumberland and State of Pennsylvania,more particularly bounded and described as follows,
to wit:
BEGINNING at a point on the West side of Marble Street(60 feet wide),as shown on the
hereinafter mentioned Plan of lots,at the dividing lines between Lots Nos. 1 and 7,Section"H",
on said.Plan;thence along said dividing line,North 73 degrees 24 minutes West,a distance of
forty-five and fifty-two hundredths(45.52)feet to Lot No. 6 on said Plan;thence along said Lot
No. 6,South 89 degrees 29 minutes West,a distance of thirty-seven and seventy-two hundredths
(37.72)feet to Lot No. 5,Section"H";thence along Lot No. 5,Section`°H",South 75 degrees 20
minutes 30 seconds West,a distance.of forty-four and three hundredths(44.03)feet to a point,
thence South 20 degrees 38 minutes East,a distance of one hundred forty-one and seventy-one
hundredths (141.71)feet to a point on the West side of Marble Street;thence Northwardly ialong
a curve to the left,having a radius of one hundred sixty-four and eighty-one hundredths(164.81)
feet, an arc distance of sixty-one and thirty-three hundredths(61.33)feet to a,point on the West
-side of Marble Street;thence still along Marble Street,North 26 degrees 2 minutes East,a
distance of eighty-nine and seventy-three hundredths(89.73)feet to Lot No. 7,the place of
BEGINNING.
Being the same lot or parcel of ground which by Deed dated June 15, 1994 and recorded among the Land
Records of Cumberland County,State of Pennsylvania,in Book 30-S,Page'987,was granted and
conveyed/assigned by and between Kenneth E.Nelson,Executor under the Last Will and Testament of
Carson H.Nelson,deceased unto Bernice K. Walter.
The improvements thereon being commonly known as 515 E.Marble Street,Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania, 17055
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NOTICE OF RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
DIVERSION PROGRAM
You have been served with a foreclosure complaint that could cause you to lose your home.
If you own and live in the residential property which is the subject of this foreclosure action,you may
be able to participate in a court-supervised conciliation conference in an effort to resolve this matter with your
lender.
If you do not have a lawyer,you must take the following steps to be eligible for a conciliation
conference.First,within twenty(20)days of your receipt of this notice,you must contact MidPenn Legal
Services at(717)243-9400 extension 2510 or(800) 822-5288 extension 2510 and request appointment of a
legal representative at no charge to you. Once you have been appointed a legal representative,you must
promptly meet with that legal representative within twenty(20)days of the appointment date. During that
meeting,you must provide the legal representative with all requested financial information so that a loan
resolution proposal can be prepared on your behalf. If you and your legal representative complete a financial
worksheet in the format attached hereto,the legal representative will prepare and file a Request for Conciliation
Conference with the Court,which must be filed with the Court within sixty(60)days of the service upon you of
the foreclosure complaint. If you do so and a conciliation conference is scheduled,you will have an
opportunity to meet with a representative of your lender in an attempt to work out reasonable arrangements
with your lender before the mortgage foreclosure suit proceeds forward.
If you are represented by a lawyer,you and your lawyer must take the following steps to be
eligible for a conciliation conference.It is not necessary for you to contact MidPenn Legal Service for the
appointment of a legal representative. However,you must provide your lawyer with all requested financial
information so that a loan resolution proposal can be prepared on your behalf. If you and your lawyer complete
a financial worksheet in the format attached hereto,your lawyer will prepare and file a Request for Conciliation
Conference with the Court,which must be filed with the Court within sixty(60)days of the service upon you of
the foreclosure complaint. If you do so and a conciliation conference is scheduled,you will have an
opportunity to meet with a representative of your lender in an attempt to work out reasonable arrangements
with your lender before the mortgage foreclosure suit proceeds forward.
IF YOU WISH TO SAVE YOUR HOME,YOU MUST ACT QUICKLY AND TAKE THE
STEPS REQUIRED BY THIS NOTICE.THIS PROGRAM IS FREE.
Respectfully submitted:
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Date [Si a re 6t Counsel for Plaintiff)
14-100472
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FORM 2
Cumberland County Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program
Financial Worksheet
Date:
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas Docket#
BORROWER REQUEST FOR HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE
To complete your request for hardship assistance,your lender must consider your circumstances to determine possible
options while working with your
Please provide the following information to the best of your knowledge:
CUSTOM ER/PRI MARY APPLICANT
Borrower name(s):
Property Address:
City: State: Zip:
Is the property for sale? Yes❑No❑ Listing date: Price$
Realtor Name: Realtor Phone:
Borrower Occupied? Yes❑No❑
Mailing Address(if different):
City: State: Zip:
Phone Numbers: Home: Office:
Cell: Other:
Email:
#of people on household: How long?
Mailing Address(if different):
City: State: Zip:
Phone Numbers: Home: Office:
Cell: Other:
Email:
#of people on household: How long?
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
First Mortgage Lender:
Type of Loan:
Loan Number: Date You Closed Your Loan:
Second Mortgage Lender:
Type of Loan:
Loan Number:
Total Mortgage Payment Amount$ Included Taxes&Insurance:
Date of Last Payment:
Primary Reason for Default:
Is the loan in Bankruptcy? Yes 0 No 0
If yes,provide names,location of court,case number&attorney:
Assets Amount Owed: Value
Home: $ $
Other Real Estate: $ $
Retirement Funds: $ $
Investments: $ $
Checking: $ $
Savings: $ $
Other: $ $
Automobile#1: Model: Year:
Amount owed: Value:
Automobile#2: Model: Year:
Amount owed: Value:
Other transportation(automobiles,boats,motorcycles): Model
Year: Amount owed: Value:
Monthly Income
Name of Employers:
1.
2.
3.
Additional Income Description(not wages):
1. monthly amount:
2. monthly amount:
Borrower Pay Days: Co-Borrower Pay Days:
Monthly Expenses: (Please only include expenses you are currently paying)
EXPENSE AMOUNT EXPENSE AMOUNT
Mortgage Food
2'Mortgage Utilities
Car Payment(s) Condo/Neigh.Fees
Auto Insurance Med.(not covered)
Auto fuel/repairs Other prop.payment
Install.Loan Payment Cable TV
Child Support/Alim. Spending Money
Da /Child Care/Tuft. I Other Expenses
Amount Available for Monthly Mortgage Payments Based on Income&Expenses:
Have you been working with a Housing Counseling Agency?
Yes❑No❑
If yes,please provide the following information:
Counseling Agency:
Counselor:
Phone(Office): Fax:
2
Email:
Have you made application for Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program(HEMAP)assistance?
Yes❑No❑
If yes,please indicate the status of the application:
Have you had any prior negotiations with your lender or lender's loan servicing company to resolve your deliquency?
Yes❑No❑
If yes,please indicate the status of those negotiations:
Please provide the following information, if known,regarding your lender or lender's loan servicing company:
Lender's Contact(Name): Phone:
Servicing Company(Name):
Contact: Phone:
I/We, ,authorize the above
named to use/refer this information to my lender/servicer for the sole purpose of
evaluating my financial situation for possible mortgage options. I/We understand that I/we am/are under no obiligation.
to use the services provided by the above named
Borrower Signature Date
Co-Borrower Signature Date
Please forward this document along with the following information to lender and lender's counsel:
Proof of income
V Past 2 bank statements
Proof of any expected income for the last.45 days
Copy of a current utility bill
Letter explaining reason for delinquency and any supporting documentation(hardship letter)
Listing agreement(if property is currently on the market)
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny RAnderson ,t f
Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart ` ° f7 -,z Y L'
Solicitor ; a . . }Y—P�3� `i L`q'M 1,�
Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc.
Case Number
vs.
Bernice K Walter 2014-3565
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
06/23/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Bernice K Walter, but was unable to locate the Defendant in his
bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore returns the within requested Notice of Residential Mortgage Foreclosure
Diversion Program and Complaint in Mortgage Foreclosure as"Not Served"at 515 East Marble Street,
Mechanicsburg Borough, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Deputies were advised by a neighbor that the
defendant passed away several years ago and that the residence is vacant.
SHERIFF COST: $39.30 SO ANSWERS,
June 23, 2014 RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF