Type: NJFParty: Freedom Mortgage CorporationCounty: SalineAttorney/Contact: Wilson & Associates, PLLCProperty: 921 Athens, Benton AR 72015Property Description:
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL. YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. On February 26, 2021, Roy L Watkins executed a security instrument conveying certain property therein described to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns; which was recorded March 22, 2021, Document No. 2021-006850in the real estate records of Saline County, Arkansas. A default has occurred due to the failure to make timely payments as required under the terms of the Note and indebtedness. Because of the failure to fully cure the default, the indebtedness was accelerated and is now wholly due. The mortgagee or beneficiary has requested the property be sold to satisfy said indebtedness, together with all fees and costs associated with these proceedings continuing to accrue, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the promissory note and security instrument. The mortgagee or beneficiary has complied with the conditions to exercise the power of sale as set for in ACA §18-50-103. The party initiating this action is Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Attention: Payment Processing 11988 EXIT 5 PKWY BLDG 4, Fishers, IN 46037-7939, (855) 690-5900. On May 30, 2025, at or about 1:00 PM at the Saline County Courthouse, Benton, Arkansas, the real property described below will be sold to the highest bidder for the terms described: The following described lands located in the County of Saline, State of Arkansas: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 2 South, Range 14 West, Saline County, Arkansas, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 that is 955 feet (954.33 feet-Actual) South of the Northeast corner thereof; run thence South 84 degrees 06 minutes 24 seconds West for139.82 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 17 seconds East for 114.66 feet; thence South 85 degrees 05 minutes 20 seconds East for139.39 feet to a point on the East line of the said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 that is 1095.28 feet South of the Northeast corner thereof; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the East line of the said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, for a distance of 140.95 feet to the point of beginning. Less and Except the South 0.20 Acres thereof. More commonly known as: 921 Athens, Benton, AR 72015. The Purchaser of said property shall pay the price bid with certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale and shall assume all transfer taxes and recording fees. If the sale is rescinded for any reason, the purchaser shall be entitled to any funds paid and shall have no further recourse. The property is sold “as is” and is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the right is reserved to postpone the sale to a date to be specified via mailed notices. W&A No. 361824, WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1400, Little Rock, AR 72201, (501) 219-9388,Email: Info@TheWilsonLawFirm.com. DR4T 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20/025