Preliminary Notice Basics A preliminary notice is often the first step in preserving your right to secure payment through a mechanic’s lien (for private projects) or a bond claim (for public projects). In many states, serving a timely and properly...
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Commercial debt recovery, also called commercial collections or B2B collections, is the process of recovering unpaid invoices or debts owed by other...
What Is a Lien Waiver A lien waiver is a legal document signed by a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or other party on a construction project to...
Bond Claim Basics A bond claim is a written notice to the surety that the claimant (such as a subcontractor or material supplier) is looking to them...
What Is Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)? The Uniform Commercial Code is a set of standardized laws that govern commercial transactions...
Understanding Texas Notice Cycles for Lien and Bond Rights That’s an odd title, right? “Texas Preliminary Notices Are for Non-Payment.” It may sound...
Lien Index down 2 points to 58 from revised Q1 score of 60. The Lien Index ended Q2 2025 at 58; an approximate 3% decline in activity from Q1 2025.
The Value of UCCs: Beyond Basic Protection Let’s say you supply $250,000 worth of goods to your customer. If your customer defaults or files for...
The Bankruptcy Wave Isn’t Coming… It’s Already Here. According to Epiq AACER and the American Bankruptcy Institute, commercial Chapter 11 filings in...
NCS Credit’s Lien Index Ends Q1 2025 at 55, Down 8% from Q4 Lien Index down 5 points to 55 from revised Q4 score of 60*. Mechanic’s Lien activity has...
