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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Serve a Preliminary Notice to Protect Mechanic's Lien Rights in these States
View this reference to see which states require you to serve a preliminary notice before you can file a mechanic's lien.
Serve a Preliminary Notice to Protect Bond Claim Rights in these States
View this reference to see which states require you to serve a preliminary notice before you can serve a bond claim.
Still Using Credit Insurance? Here Are 5 Reasons to Consider UCC Filings Instead
Insurance companies deliver crippling blows to businesses’ financial security, credit departments have been carefully reevaluating risk mitigation strategies, and it’s brought UCC filings into renewed focus.
All Lien Waivers Aren't the Same
Did you know, there are different types of lien waivers? There are four primary types of lien waivers: partial conditional, final conditional, partial unconditional, and final unconditional.