NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER   GEORGIA, RICHMOND COUNTY   Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Armand A Allen to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., as Grantee, as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, its successors and assigns dated July 24, 2017, recorded in Deed Book 1591, Page 1483, Richmond County, Georgia Records, and as modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Deed Book 1968, Page 2789, Richmond County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Guild Mortgage Company LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2011, Page 1155, Richmond County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($91,216.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Richmond County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2026, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default having been made of the terms of the Note and Security Deed. The terms remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the total debt, including all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law which includes, but is not limited to, attorney's fees (notice pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 13-1-11 having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Said property will be sold on an "as-is" basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. Prospective bidders must perform their own due diligence. Guild Mortgage Company LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Guild Mortgage Company LLC, 5887 Copley Drive, 3rd floor, San Diego, CA 92111, 8003654441. Note, however, that such entity is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. Upon information and belief, said property is more commonly known as 3400 Monte Carlo Drive, Augusta, GA 30906. Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description shall control. ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new Anti-Money Laundering Rule (the “Rule”), found at 89 FR 70258, went into effect. The Rule applies to certain residential real estate sale transactions (including some that go beyond the typical one-to-four family residence) where the transfer is to a legal entity or trust, and which includes cash purchases, private financing or financing provided by an institution not subject to a federal Anti-Money Laundering or Suspicion Activity Report requirement. If applicable, as part of this Rule, buyers and sellers are required to provide additional information and documentation about themselves, their legal entities, and/or the source of funds used in the reportable transaction. The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rule’s federal reporting requirements, if applicable.* This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with your own independent legal counsel if you have questions about how the FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Rule affects your transaction and whether your transaction is reportable. *The Rule is the subject of ongoing litigation in several jurisdictions. We suggest that you seek your own legal counsel if you have questions about the status of the Rule and its applicability to your sale, if any. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, and (3) to confirmation that the successful bidder has timely provided all information required for reporting under the Rule, 89 FR 70258, if applicable.   Guild Mortgage Company LLC as Attorney in Fact for Armand A Allen   McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 1544 Old Alabama Rd Roswell, GA 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net   EXHIBIT "A"   ALL THAT LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF RICHMOND, STATE OF GEORGIA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 5, BLOCK C, SECTION 15, PHASE TWO, OF PEPPERIDGE SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON A PLAT BY AYERCORP, DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2002, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA IN REALTY REEL 814, PAGE 1741, REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE TO SAID PLAT FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE METES, BOUNDS AND LOCATION OF SAID PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY IS CONVEYED SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL RESTRICTIONS AND/OR EASEMENT OF RECORD APPLICABLE TO SAID PROPERTY. MAP AND PARCEL: 143-3-001-00-0.   KR July 7, 2026 Our file no. 5494219   5494219