Get It Right: Why Articles of Formation and Amendments Matter in UCC Filings
When it comes to securing interests and protecting creditor rights, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings are a cornerstone of commercial transactions.
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UCC Portfolio Management for Lenders
Upcoming: Don’t miss this essential webinar for lenders! Learn how to strengthen your secured lending practices with a comprehensive approach to UCC portfolio management. We’ll cover the fundamentals of UCC Article 9, common pitfalls to avoid, best practices for filing and renewals, and how to leverage technology for greater efficiency.
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Lending with Confidence: Key Due Diligence Searches Explained
Conducting due diligence is crucial for assessing whether a borrower represents an acceptable risk to a lender.
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Tax Transcripts and Their Value in Lending Transactions Part 1
Understand the importance of tax transcripts in loan underwriting. Learn the different types of transactions that require them and their role in the lending process.
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Hidden Tax Debt: What You Should Know About Your Borrowers
Now On Demand: Join us for an informative session on pre-closing due diligence, focusing on key aspects like tax debt.
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Searching For Love: 7 Search Types That Lenders Will Fall For
This Valentine’s Day, we’re all just looking for that special someone to give us a sense of trust and security… and that includes lenders too! This blog covers 7 search types that lenders should have handy for a thorough due diligence game plan.
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Understanding UCC Fixture Filings and Their Impact on Business Transactions
In this article, we explore the definition of “fixtures” under Article 9 of the UCC, the significance of securing interests in fixtures, the various filing options and key considerations when filing and how priority is determined for fixture filings and best practices for maintaining them.
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UCC Termination Statements Part 2: Public Record and Maintaining Priority
In this post we focus specifically on how to interpret a termination found when conducting a UCC search and how to ensure your loan portfolio is intact.
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UCC Termination Statements Part 1: Preparing and Filing
In this article we focus on filing UCC-3 amendments to terminate existing UCC-1 financing statements.
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Unpacking PMSI: What is a Purchase Money Security Interest?
Learn about PMSI secured transactions, and explore PMSI filings, how prioritization of filings plays out, benefits for all involved and requirements for filing perfection.
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