Mortgage company seeks money from borrower

A mortgage company is asking the court for the ability to retain possession of a manufactured home after the home’s occupant defaulted on his payments.

21^st Mortgage Corp. filed a lawsuit June 19 in Jefferson County District Court against Jason Wellons. 

In its complaint, 21^st Mortgage alleges it lent Wellons money toward the purchase of a 1997 Crest Ridge manufactured home. In turn, 21^st Mortgage held a security interest on the home, according to the complaint.

Since then, Wellons defaulted on his payments, the suit states.

Now, 21^st Mortgage seeks possession of its collateral, plus any additional money Wellons owes after the property has been collected.

“In the alternative and without waiving the foregoing, 21^st Mortgage seeks payment in the amount of $26,629.23 with interest accruing pursuant to the terms and conditions of the contract,” the complaint says.

In addition, 21^st Mortgage Corp. seeks attorney’s fees and other relief the court deems just.

Natalie D. Paul of Johnson & Silver in Dallas will be representing it.

Judge Milton Shuffield, 136^th District Court, has been assigned to the case.

Case No. D194-457