Service of Process
Often, the LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. , ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. , 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 servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. has the duty to provide notices of default to the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. , neither the LenderLenderPerson Fannie Mae approved to sell or service Mortgage Loans. nor the ServicerServicerPrimary Person servicing the Mortgage Loan, including the originator, seller, or a third party. 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 real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). .