Risk Management Blog

In our continued focus on the importance of public records research to a secured party’s security interest perfection process, today we list three of the main reasons. So why is public records research essential to an Asset-based lender’s due diligence processes? 1. To determine priority before filing A public records search uncovers pre-existing liens (like Federal and State tax liens, Judgment liens and UCCs) which can prevent… >> READ MORE

As a lender, you need to know immediately if your customer is experiencing financial distress that could result in bankruptcy or debtor default. In this FREE guide you will find: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid on UCC Financing Statements What a Search to Reflect can do for you When to File Continuation Statements Lien Monitoring Programs Importance of Monitoring to Reveal Name Variations Download this free guide today! >> READ MORE

As asset-based lenders and factors, you are aware that different loan types provide different risks and rewards, and as lenders and risk takers you look to capitalize on this fact. Because of the nature of your lending practices, there are specific solutions that have been designed to monitor a perfected security interest and assist secured parties in maintaining their perfected security interest once a UCC financing statement has been filed. Many… >> READ MORE

The 2010 amendments to Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (RA9) are set to go into effect in only a few short months. Some FCS customers and regular readers of the blog have mentioned that they’re a little nervous and have requested additional information. Happy to help, FCS has started a blog series to break down the major points of the amendments and try to eliminate some of the anxiety UCC filers may be feeling about the… >> READ MORE

Over the last couple of years, we have seen a dramatic rise in the number of states that allow electronic filing (E-Filing) of UCC  documents. Today, nearly every state accepts UCC filings that are transmitted electronically in some way. For most UCC filers, E-Filing represents an improvement over traditional paper filing since the filing fee for an electronically filed UCC document is typically lower than for a paper filing, and E-Filed… >> READ MORE

The following state filing offices will be closed for the holiday. Wednesday, November 21st Texas Virginia Thursday, November 22nd All U.S. jurisdictions and First Corporate Solutions will be closed. Friday, November 23rd The following states and First Corporate Solutions will be closed: Colorado California Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New… >> READ MORE

A Secured Party must file their UCC1 Financing Statement quickly and correctly In order to perfect their security interest. Inaccurate, incomplete or untimely filings can prove costly for lenders as they open the door for secondary parties to claim a priority position. 1. Failing to file under the exact legal name A UCC filing must properly identify the debtor to effectively perfect a security interest. To satisfy this requirement, it… >> READ MORE

As most of you are probably aware, state filing offices are in the process of reviewing and approving a set of proposed amendments to Revised Article 9 (RA9) of the Uniform Commercial Code, collectively referred to as the 2010 Revised Article 9 Amendments, and going into effect July 1, 2013. Change can be scary. So this week FCS begins a blog series where we break down the major points of the proposed amendments and try to eliminate some… >> READ MORE

Financing Statements are filed as a means to protect a creditor’s investment and give them a mechanism to collect should the debtor default. However, a filed UCC Financing Statement is not necessarily enough. To provide priority protection for the creditor, a UCC1 must be properly filed in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code (The Code) and the specific rules of the jurisdiction’s filing office. Since only a properly filed UCC… >> READ MORE

In concert with Commercial Finance Associations’ annual conference, below are links pertinent to CFA members about lien and documentation due diligence from previous blog posts. First Corporate Solutions is proud to once again support the CFA and we invite you all to explore the links below and then drop by our exhibit booth later this week. Let us know any questions and see you in Austin! Are you considering ways to streamline and… >> READ MORE