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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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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Avoiding Fatal Debtor Name Mistakes On UCC Financing Statements
A UCC filing can fail even when the debtor-name error looks minor. This article explains how debtor name mistakes happen, how search logic affects results, and what filing teams can do to help protect priority.
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How UCC and Tax Lien Searches Are Connected in Commercial Due Diligence
UCC and tax lien searches often intersect, but they do not follow the same legal or filing rules. In commercial due diligence, understanding where each record is filed helps support a more effective search strategy
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UCC Portfolio Management for Lenders
On Demand: Don’t miss this essential session for lenders! Learn how to strengthen your secured lending practices with smart UCC portfolio management—covering Article 9 fundamentals, common pitfalls, best filing practices, and tech-driven efficiency.
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Ensuring Perfection: The Critical Role of Post-Filing Searches in UCC Filings
In the world of secured lending, filing a UCC-1 financing statement is a foundational step in perfecting a security interest. But filing alone doesn’t guarantee protection.
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UCC Filing Perfection: A Guide to Proactive Monitoring and Management
In the world of secured lending, perfection isn’t just a goal, it’s a legal requirement.
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Filing UCC3 Multiple Amendment Actions: Good or Bad Idea?
This article explores the pros and cons of combining multiple amendment actions in a single UCC3 filing. While it can save costs and simplify records, risks like state acceptance issues and incomplete indexing must be considered for compliance.
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UCC Article 9 Assignment Filings: Distinguishing Fact From Fiction
We clarify common misconceptions about UCC3 Assignment filings, explaining that they authorize a new secured party to amend a financing statement but do not transfer the underlying security interest. Understanding this distinction is crucial for accurate UCC documentation and maintaining the integrity of secured transactions.
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UCC Trivia Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!
Since past quizzes on our blog have been so well received, we updated our UCC quiz to challenge you.
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