MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the terms of that certain Mortgage, executed on July 27, 2020, by Ella Howard, single woman, as Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC as Mortgagee, which said Mortgage is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in MORTGAGE Book 2021 at Page 5951 on January 20, 2021, and subsequently assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, and recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in MISCELLANEOUS Book 2026 at Page 7078 on June 29, 2026 and default having continued under the terms of said Mortgage, and by virtue of Alabama Code Section 35-10-3 and 35-10-2, the following described real property will be sold at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door of said County, during the legal hours of sale, on August 13, 2026. The following described real estate situated in Northport, Tuscaloosa County. Alabama. to-wit: Lot 162 Harper Creek III, a map or plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 2005, at Page 88 in the Probate office of Tuscaloosa County. Alabama. Commonly Known As: 4447 21st Street, Northport, AL 35476 Parcel: 3103084001025086 Source of Title: Deed Book 2015, Page 10018 Subject to all easements, restrictions and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens and/or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The property is being sold "as is, where is." Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use or enjoyment. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. 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 (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 Suspicious Activity Report requirement. 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. 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 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 Mortgage, and (3) to confirmation that the successful bidder has timely provided all information required by the Rule, 89 FR 70258. The holder of the Mortgage reserves the right to rescind the foreclosure sale at its own discretion. Kent D. McPhail McPhail Sanchez, LLC Counsel for Mortgagee/Transferee 126 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602 251-438-2333 Please publish this on 07/10/2026, 07/17/2026, and 07/24/2026. July 10, 17, 24 2026 LTUS0551747