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Lien Index Q4 2024

NCS Credit’s Lien Index Ends Q4 2024 at 57, Down 7% from Q3 Slow payments continue to plague the industry, as the Lien Index ended 2024 at 57. Upside: lien activity did slow in Q4, with 4 point drop from Q3.

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Preliminary Notices 101: A Beginner’s Guide

A Beginner’s Guide to the Preliminary Notice Generally, the first step in the mechanicʼs lien process is to serve preliminary notices to various...

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Navigating Credit Trends in 2025

Navigating Credit Trends in 2025: Embracing Technologies and Economic Shifts Happy New Year! With a new year comes new opportunities and, of course,...

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ncs credit leadership celebrating at crains fastest growing companies award ceremony

NCS Credit Among Cleveland’s Fastest-Growing Companies

NCS Credit on Crain’s Cleveland Business “Fast 50” List Recognized Among Cleveland’s Fastest-Growing Companies

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Past-Due Accounts: Collection Agencies vs. Write-Offs

Consider Trying a Collection Agency Offering Contingent Services Today’s 3-in-3 features NCS Credit Attorney, Michelle Gerred. Read on to learn more...

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How to Spot and Avoid a Common UCC Filing Scam

Beware of Fraudulent Solicitations and UCC Filing Scams Filing UCCs is one of the most common trade credit practices and, rest assured, it is...

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NCS Credit Joins the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association

NCS Credit Joins the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association as a New Member Highland Heights, OH – August 26, 2024 — NCS Credit, a premier provider...

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NCS Credit Joins American Rental Association

NCS Credit Joins American Rental Association, Strengthening Industry Commitment Highland Heights, OH – June 24, 2024 — NCS Credit is pleased to...

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Bectran and NCS Credit Lien Management Integration

Streamline Your Construction Lien Management with Bectran and NCS Credit Integration Bectran Partners with NCS Credit to Deliver a Lien Tracking...

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Rental Equipment in Pennsylvania: The UCC Filing Advantage

No Mechanic’s Lien Rights for Rental Equipment in Pennsylvania Originally published in the Credit Research Foundation’s publication, Perspective by...

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