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Lien Index

NCS Credit Lien Index 2023 Q3

The Lien Index decreased to 51 in Q3. The decrease comes on the heels of a revised rate of activity for Q2 2023, in which the Index increased from 47 to 54.

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Lien Index

NCS Credit Lien Index 2023 Q2

The Lien Index decreased 16 points in Q2 2023 to 47. The significant decrease comes as the revised Q1 2023 Index skyrocketed to 63.

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UCC Filings Reduce Risk for Creditors in Foodservice, Beverage, and Hospitality Industries

If you're supplying goods, equipment, or services to the foodservice, beverage, or hospitality industries, you are faced with a unique set of credit challenges.

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White Paper

Contingent Payment Clauses: Are Pay-If-Paid and Pay-When-Paid Clauses Enforceable In Your State?

Pay-If-Paid and Pay-When-Paid are contingent payment clauses. But what's the difference between the two and are they enforceable?

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What Is a UCC-3 and Why Would You File One?

A UCC-3 can wear many hats. It can be used to continue, amend, or terminate your UCC filing. Learn more about the UCC-3 and its role in your security interest.

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17 Common Words in Mechanic's Liens and Construction Credit

Every business has its own keywords, phrases, and acronyms. Here are some of the most common terms you may hear in mechanic's liens & construction credit.

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Texas Mechanic’s Lien Statute Changes 2022

Here's a look at the Texas statutory changes effective for general contracts executed on or after January 1, 2022.

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Furnishing Dates and Your Mechanic's Lien Rights

Notice, mechanic's lien/bond claim, and suit deadlines are frequently calculated from your first furnishing date, last furnishing date, and/or the date of entire project completion.

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Payment Bonds and Bond Claims in Construction

Learn who is a party to the payment bond, who is protected by the payment bond, how to know whether a payment bond has been issued, and when and how a bond claim should be served.