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title: "EC: Understanding 1st Furnishing, Last Furnishing & Completion"
description: In this NCS Extra Credit installment, we explain first furnishing, last furnishing, and completion dates and their role in lien rights.
---

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# [EC: Understanding 1st Furnishing, Last Furnishing & Completion](https://www.ncscredit.com/education-center/resources/ncs-extra-credit-series-60-understanding-1st-furnishing-last-furnishing-completion)

 Written by [kalford](https://www.ncscredit.com/education-center/resources/author/kalford) | Dec 9, 2019 5:00:00 AM

In this NCS Extra Credit installment, Heather McLaughlin (Notice & Mechanic's Lien Specialist) explains 1st furnishing, last furnishing and completion.

 

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