LAND DEED OF TRUST
THIS INDENTURE, made and entered into this day by and between ________________ ,
w h o s e a d d r e s s i s ________________________________ , a s G r a n t o r ( h e r e i n d e s i g n a t e d
a s " D e b t o r " ) , a n d ________________ , as Trustee, and ________________ , whose address is
________________________________ , as Beneficiary (herein designated as "Secured Party"),
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Debtor is indebted to Secured Party evidenced by a Promissory Note of
even date herewith in favor of Secured Party, providing for payment of attorney's fees for
collection if not paid according to the terms thereof and being due and payable as set forth
below:
N ote in the amount of $ _______ payable in _____ monthly
installments of $ _______ with the first installment being due and
payable on the first day of _____ , ________________ and a like
installment on the first day of each month following until paid in
full.
WHEREAS, Debtor desires to secure prompt payment of (a) the indebtedness described
above according to its terms and any extensions thereof, (b) any additional and future advances
with interest thereon which Secured Party may make to Debtor as provided in Paragraph 1, (c)
any other indebtedness which Debtor may now or hereafter owe to Secured Party as provided in
Paragraph 2 and (d) any advances with interest which Secured Party may make to protect the
property herein conveyed as provided in Paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 6 (all being herein referred to as
the "indebtedness").
NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of the indebtedness herein recited, Debtor hereby
conveys and w arrants unto Trus tee the land des cribed below s ituated in the County of
________________ , State of ________________ :
See attached legal description.
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together with all improvements and appurtenances now or hereafter erected on, and all fixtures
of any and every description now or hereafter attached to, said land (all being herein referred to
as the "Property").
THIS CONVEYANCE, HOWEVER, IS IN TRUST (subject to the covenants,
stipulations and conditions below), to secure prompt payment of all existing and future
indebtedness due by Debtor to Secured Party under the provisions of this Deed of Trust. If
Debtor shall pay said indebtedness promptly when due and shall perform all covenants made by
Debtor, then this conveyance shall be void and of no effect. If Debtor shall be in default as
provided in Paragraph 9, then, in that event, the entire indebtedness, together with all interest
accrued thereon, shall, at the option of Secured Party, be and become at once due and payable
without notice to Debtor, and Trustee shall, at the request of Secured Party, sell the Property
conveyed, or a sufficiency thereof, to satisfy the indebtedness at public outcry to the highest
bidder for cash in accordance with the laws of the state in which the property is located.
Should Secured Party be a corporation or an unincorporated association, then any officer
thereof may declare Debtor to be in default as provided in Paragraph 9 and request Trustee to sell
the Property. Secured Party shall have the same right to purchase the property at the foreclosure
sale, as would a purchaser who is not a Party to this Deed of Trust.
From the proceeds of the sale Trustee shall first pay all costs of the sale including
reasonable compensation to the Trustee; then the indebtedness due Secured Party by Debtor,
including accrued interest and attorney's fees due for collection of the debt; and then, lastly, any
balance remaining to Debtor.
IT IS AGREED that this conveyance is made subject to the covenants, stipulations and
conditions set forth below which shall be binding upon all parties hereto.
1. This Deed of Trust shall also secure all future and additional advances which Secured
Party may make to Debtor from time to time upon the security herein conveyed. Such
advances shall be optional with Secured Party and shall be on such terms as to amount,
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maturity and rate of interest as may be mutually agreeable to both Debtor and Secured
Party. Any such advance may be made to any one of the Debtors should there be more
than one, and if so made, shall be secured by this Deed of Trust to the same extent as if
made to all Debtors. However, on all transactions covered by Truth in Lending, when
Debtor's notes, debts, obligations and liabilities to Secured Party (in any form) arising out
of existing, concurrent and future credit granted by Secured Party are secured by this
Deed of Trust, it will be so indicated on the document that evidences the transaction.
Therefore this Deed of Trust will in no way secure any form of credit governed by the
Truth in Lending Act unless the document which evidences the Credit Transaction
indicates by proper disclosure that the Transaction is secured by this Deed of Trust.
2. This Deed of Trust shall also secure any and all other indebtedness of Debtor due to
Secured Party with interest thereon as specified, or of any one of the Debtors should there
be more than one, whether direct or contingent, primary or secondary, sole, joint or
several, now existing or hereafter arising at any time before cancellation of this Deed of
Trust. Such indebtedness may be evidenced by note, open account, overdraft,
endorsement, guaranty or otherwise. However, on all transactions covered by Truth in
Lending, when Debtor's notes, debts, obligations and lia bilities to Secured Party (in any
form) arising out of existing, concurrent and future credit granted by Secured Party are
secured by this Deed of Trust, it will be so indicated on the document that evidences the
transaction. Therefore this Deed of Trust will in no way secure any form of credit
governed by the Truth in Lending Act unless the document which evidences the Credit
Transaction indicates by proper disclosure that the Transaction is secured by this Deed of
Trust.
3. Debtor shall keep all improvements on the land herein conveyed insured against fire, all
hazards included within the term "extended coverage", flood in areas designated by the
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as being subject to overflow and
such other hazards as Secured Party may reasonable require in such amounts as Debtor
may determine but for not less than the indebtedness secured by this Deed of Trust. All
policies shall be written by reliable insurance companies acceptable to Secured Party,
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shall include standard loss payable clauses in favor of Secured Party and shall be
delivered to Secured Party, Debtor shall promptly pay when due all premiums charged
for such insurance, and shall furnish Secured Party the premium receipts for inspection.
Upon Debtor's failure to pay the premiums, Secured Party shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to pay such premiums. In the event of a loss covered by the insurance in
force, Debtor shall promptly notify Secured Party who may make proof of loss if timely
proof is not made by Debtor. All loss payments shall be made directly to Secured Party as
loss payee who may either apply the proceeds to the repair or restoration of the damaged
improvements or to the indebtedness of Debtor, or release such proceeds in whole or in
part to Debtor.
4. Debtor shall pay all taxes and assessments, general or special, levied against the Property
or upon the Interest of Trustee or Secured Party therein, during the term of this Deed of
Trust before such taxes or assessments become delinquent, and shall furnish Secured
Party the tax receipts for inspection. Should Debtor fail to pay all taxes and assessments
when due, Secured Party shall have the right, but not the obligation, to make these
payments.
4. Debtor shall keep the Property in good repair and shall not permit or commit waste,
impairment or deterioration thereof. Debtor shall use the Property for lawful purposes
only. Secured Party may make or arrange to be made entries upon and inspections of the
Property after first giving Debtor notice prior to any inspection specifying a just cause
related to Secured Party's interest in the Property. Secured Party shall have the right, but
not the obligation, to cause needed repairs to be made to the Property after first affording
Debtor a reasonable opportunity to make the repairs.
Should the purpose of the primary indebtedness for which this Deed of Trust is given as
security be for construction of improvements on the land herein conveyed, Secured Party
shall have the right to make or arrange to be made entries upon the Property and
inspections of the construction in progress. Should Secured Party determine that Debtor
is failing to perform such construction in a timely and satisfactory manner, Secured Party
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shall have the right, but not the obligation, to take charge of and proceed with the
construction at the expense of Debtor after first affording Debtor a reasonable
opportunity to continue the construction in a manner agreeable to Secured Party.
6. Any sums advanced by Secured Party for Insurance, taxes, repairs or construction as
provided in Paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 shall be secured by this Deed of Trust as advances
made to protect the Property and shall be payable by Debtor to Secured Party, with
interest at the rate specified in the note representing the primary indebtedness, within
thirty days following written demand for payment sent by Secured Party to Debtor by
certified mail. Receipts for insurance premiums, taxes and repair or construction costs
for which Secured Party has made payment shall serve as conclusive evidence thereof.
7. As additional security Debtor hereby assigns to Secured Party all rents accruing on the
Property. Debtor shall have the right to collect and retain the rents as long as Debtor is
not in default as provided in Paragraph 9. In the event of default, Secured Party in
person, by an agent or by a judicially appointed receiver shall be entitled to enter upon,
take possession of and manage the Property and collect the rents. All rents so collected
shall be applied first to the costs of managing the Property and collecting the rents,
including fees for a receiver and an attorney, commissions to rental agents, repairs and
other necessary related expenses and then to payments on the indebtedness.
8. This Deed of Trust (indenture) may not be assumed by any buyer from Debtor. Any
attempted transfer of any interest in this property (including, but not limited to
possession) will constitute a default and Secured Party may accelerate the entire balance
of the indebtedness.
If Secured Party elects to exercise the option to accelerate, Secured Party shall send
Debtor notice of acceleration by certified mail. Such notice shall provide a period of
thirty days from the date of mailing within which Debtor may pay the indebtedness in
full . If Debtor fails to pay such indebtedness prior to the expiration of thirty days,
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Secured Party may, without further notice to Debtor, invoke any remedies set forth in this
Deed of Trust.
9. Debtor shall be in default under the provisions of the Deed of Trust if Debtor (a) shall fail
to comply with any of Debtor's covenants or obligations contained herein, (b) shall fail to
pay any of the indebtedness secured hereby, or any installment thereof or interest thereon,
as such indebtedness, installment or interest shall be due by contractual agreement or by
acceleration, (c) shall become bankrupt or insolvent or be placed in receivership, (d)
shall, if a corporation, a partnership or an unincorporated association be dissolved
voluntarily or involuntarily, or (e) if Secured Party in good faith deems itself insecure and
its prospect of repayment seriously impaired.
10. Secured Party may at any time, without giving formal notice to the original or any
successor Trustee, or to Debtor, and without regard to the willingness or inability of any
such Trustee to execute this trust, appoint another person or succession of persons to act
as Trustee, and such appointee in the execution of this trust shall have all the powers
vested in and obligations imposed upon Trustee. Should Secured Party be a corporation
or an unincorporated association, then any officer thereof may make such appointment.
11. Each privilege, option or remedy provided in this Deed of Trust to Secured Party is
distinct from every other privilege, option or remedy contained herein or afforded by law
or equity, and may be exercised independently, concurrently, cumulatively or
successively by Secured Party or by any other owner or holder of the indebtedness.
Forbearance by Secured Party in exercising any privilege, option or remedy after the right
to do so has accrued shall not constitute a waiver of Secured Party's right to exercise such
privilege, option or remedy in event of any subsequent accrual.
12. The words "Debtor" or "Secured Party" shall each embrace one individual, two or more
individuals, a corporation, a partnership or an unincorporated association, depending on
the recital herein of the parties to this Deed of Trust. The covenants herein contained
shall bind, and the benefits herein provided shall inure to, the respective legal or personal
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representatives, successors or assigns of the parties hereto subject to the provisions of
Paragraph 8. If there be more than one Debtor, then Debtor's obligations shall be joint
and several. Whenever in this Deed of Trust the context so requires, the singular shall
include the plural and the plural the singular. Notices required herein from Secured Party
to Debtor shall be sent to the address of Debtor shown in the Deed of Trust.
13. If any provision of this deed of trust shall be declared invalid, the intent of the parties is
that the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be enforced.
14. T h i s d e e d o f t r u s t s h a l l b e g o v e r n e d b y t h e l a w s o f t h e S t a t e o f _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
15. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Debtor has executed this Deed of Trust on the ____ day of
________________ , 20 __ .
__________________________________
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