Lien Index Q1 2025
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 declined, but is forecasted to increase in coming quarters.
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Mechanic's Lien: What, How, and Why?
What Is a Mechanic’s Lien? A mechanic’s lien (aka construction lien) is a lien against real property. A mechanic’s lien is often filed by a general...
UCC Filing Myths
The 6 Myths of UCC Filings: Big Foot, a Unicorn, and a UCC Financing Statement No, wait – not the right joke. Let’s try again. Big Foot, Unicorns &...
Construction Litigation Attorney
When to Use an Attorney Who Specializes in Construction Litigation Selecting the right attorney has a substantial impact on your ability to secure...
Payment Protection Rights for Los Angeles Wildfires
California Mechanic’s Lien and Bond Claim Rights: Rebuilding After the Wildfires To say the Los Angeles wildfires were devastating is an...
Reduce the Need for Collections with UCC Filings
Filing UCCs Will Reduce the Need to Place Accounts for Collections Did you know UCC filings reduce collection needs? It’s true. How? Well, Article 9...
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....
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...
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,...
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