NCS Credit Blog

A Quick Guide to Mechanic's Lien Rights in Canada

Let’s Talk Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Canada Over the last few years, several provinces in Canada have modernized or proposed amendments to their...

Why Waiting Until the 15th Risks Texas Lien and Bond Rights

Texas construction deadlines are strict. When notice timing slips by even one day, mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights can be lost. For many credit...

USPS Postmark Changes and Preliminary Notice Deadlines

Your mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights depend on compliance with statute, and compliance depends on accuracy and timing. Preliminary notices and...

Serve Preliminary Notices via Certified Mail

Serving a preliminary notice correctly is one of the most important steps in the preliminary notice process and in protecting your mechanic’s lien...

Lien Waiver Process with Automation and Expert Oversight

Managing lien waivers can be complicated and time-consuming. Construction projects involve multiple invoices, progress payments, and stakeholders....

What Is a Lien Waiver in Construction

Lien Index Q3 2025

Lien Index Falls 10 Points (16%) to 51 from Revised Q2 Score of 61, Signaling Shifts in Market Activity NCS Credit's Lien Index is derived from...

Suppli Partners with NCS Credit

Suppli Partners with NCS Credit to Integrate NCS Credit’s LienFinder™ into Suppli’s Product Suite Austin, Texas — June 18, 2025 — Suppli, the leading...

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...

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...