Service of Process

Often, the LenderLenderPerson approved by Fannie Mae to sell or service Mortgage Loans. , ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). , or Fannie Mae become aware of a Performance DefaultPerformance DefaultFailure of a Borrower to perform any promise or covenant within any applicable grace periods under the related Mortgage Loan other than a failure that constitutes a Payment Default. through receipt of a complaint, petition, or similar legal document in connection with a lawsuit.  While the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). has the duty to provide notices of default to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor under the Note., neither the LenderLenderPerson approved by Fannie Mae to sell or service Mortgage Loans. nor the ServicerServicerPrimary Person responsible for servicing the Mortgage Loan (e.g.,  the originator, the selling Lender, or a third-party servicer). is authorized to accept service of process on behalf of Fannie Mae.  Fannie Mae's Legal Department in Washington, DC must accept service of process for Fannie Mae related to any Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. or PropertyPropertyMultifamily residential property securing the Mortgage Loan and including the land (or Leasehold interest in land), Improvements, and personal property (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code). .