Property will be sold at auction due to mortgage default.

Property Sale – BrayTS No WA06000128-25-1 TO No 250552552-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: LEONARD M. BRAY JR AND DEBRA K. BRAY, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Planet Home Lending, LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: NETCO, INC. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Planet Home Lending, LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2021-034393 Parcel Number: 112892030006015 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 15, 2026, 01:00 PM, Main Entry Plaza, Benton County Courthouse (Justice Center), 7122 W. Okanogan Place, Building A, Kennewick, WA 99336, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier's check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Benton, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 15, BLOCK 6, PARK HILLS SECOND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 3, RECORDS OF BENTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF BENTON, STATE OF WASHINGTON. APN: 112892030006015 More commonly known as 1624 S JEAN ST., KENNEWICK, WA 99337 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated July 8, 2021, executed by LEONARD M. BRAY JR AND DEBRA K. BRAY, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded July 21, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-034393 and the beneficial interest was assigned to PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC and recorded July 28, 2025 as Instrument Number 2025-017216 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Benton County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Planet Home Lending, LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers' or Grantors' default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From March 1, 2025 To January 8, 2026 Number of Payments 11 Total $14,430.02 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION March 1, 2025 January 8, 2026 $200.88 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: July 8, 2021 Note Amount $218,992.00 Interest Paid To: February 1, 2025 Next Due Date: March 1, 2025 Current Beneficiary: Planet Home Lending, LLC Contact Phone No: (866) 882-8187 Address: 321 Research Parkway, Ste. 303, Meriden, CT 06450 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $199,909.65, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on May 15, 2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by May 4, 2026, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before May 4, 2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees' fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers' or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the May 4, 2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Planet Home Lending, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS LEONARD M. BRAY JR 1624 S JEAN ST., KENNEWICK, WA 99337 AYLA BRAY 1624 S JEAN ST., KENNEWICK, WA 99337 DEBRA K. BRAY 1624 S JEAN ST., KENNEWICK, WA 99337 ESTATE OF DEBRA KIM BRAY AKA DEBBIE KIM BRAY 1624 S JEAN ST., KENNEWICK, WA 99337 HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DEBRA KIM BRAY AKA DEBBIE KIM BRAY 1624 S JEAN ST., KENNEWICK, WA 99337 MICHAEL ZOOK 1624 S JEAN ST., KENNEWICK, WA 99337 NICOLE BABBIT 1624 S Jean St., Kennewick, WA 99337 NICOLE BABBIT 4709 KENDAL WAY, WEST RICHLAND, WA 99353 JAMES BRAY 1624 S Jean St., Kennewick, WA 99337 JAMES BRAY 625 W GRANDE RONDO AVE, Kennewick, WA 99337 JAMES D BRAY 4629 CENTER RD , JONESVILLE, NC 28642-9125 JOAH BRAY 1624 S Jean St., Kennewick, WA 99337 JOAH M BRAY 1722 SUMMIT AVE UNIT 504, SEATTLE, WA 98122-7015 LEONARD MICHAEL BRAY 1624 S JEAN ST, KENNEWICK, WA 99337-4172 NICOLE CHANCE BRAY 4709 KENDALL WAY, WEST RICHLAND, WA 99353-7788 RYAN J BRAY 13110 19TH AVE NE, TULALIP, WA 98271-6704 DALLAS JAMES HARMON JACKSON BRAY 2003 KUHN ST, RICHLAND, WA 99352-3811 JAY TOWER 1624 S Jean St., Kennewick, WA 99337 JAY TOWER 4225 125TH PL NE, MARYVILLE, WA 98271 LAURIE TOWER 1624 S Jean St., Kennewick, WA 99337 LAURIE TOWER 2951 HENESTA DRIVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102 ROD TOWER 1624 S Jean St., Kennewick, WA 99337 ROD TOWER 1616 precision park lane ste, san diego, CA 92173 by both first class and certified mail on November 6, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place November 7, 2025 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees' Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee's sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 Website: https://nwjustice.org/home Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) will impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers Dated: January 8, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps NPP0483453 To: PROSSER RECORD-BULLETIN 04/15/2026, 05/06/2026Published: Prosser Record-BulletinPublished: April 15, 2026 and May 6, 2026