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The FCS Greatest Hits blog series continues today with more details on the features and benefits of searching with a proprietary UCC search system. And if you're looking to see an online UCC search system in action, don't hesitate to contact us for a free demonstration. Benefits of a Proprietary UCC Database Search System Let's take a look at the benefits of using a proprietary database to perform state UCC searches. What is a… >> READ MORE

We try to cover a wide range of topics on the First Corporate Solutions blog. Our approach is to identify the questions we hear customers and prospects pose most frequently and address those areas of confusion proactively on the blog. This week we respond by sharing some additional information and resource outlets regarding UCC & corporate due diligence. State and County Websites When you need to perform a search or submit a filing… >> READ MORE

Many small businesses have an internal department that handles all of their public records search and filing needs. As businesses grow and due diligence requirements get more complex, most decide to enlist the help of a private service company to carry out their public records checks and requests. Deciding which company to entrust with your business can be a tough choice. Between nationwide and local vendors, there are hundreds (if not… >> READ MORE

One of the most common areas of confusion relating to public records searching has to do with the costs incurred for search requests, particularly those requests that a customer places with a private service company. The fees associated with this type of research are varied and an invoice may use terminology that is unfamiliar to those with infrequent searching needs. Herein, we offer some guidelines for what types of fees you can expect… >> READ MORE

In last week's blog post we discussed the importance of searching tax lien records as part of your pre-funding due diligence search efforts. This week, we'll go over a few tips for ordering tax lien searches to achieve the best results. There are three important things to keep in mind when searching for tax liens. The first is the scope of the search. Most tax liens are effective for a period of ten years and can be renewed. So you will… >> READ MORE

During the question and answer period following a recent First Corporate Solutions webinar event, an attendee asked a great question. She asked, “How long should I wait after filing my UCC to order the search to reflect?” This week, we’ll devote a blog post to sharing the answer with all of our readers. As a refresher, a search to reflect is a search of the UCC records of the office where you filed, after your document has posted… >> READ MORE

We welcome our blog contributor PJ Garcia of Beach Escrow this week to discuss her view on cancellation instructions this week. Cancellation instructions are always a concerning and sometimes controversial area. In the November Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) revision, California Association of Realtors (CAR) included some language that provides for unilateral cancellation of a sort which presents one of those controversies. Upon review… >> READ MORE

A UCC Financing Statement must properly identify the debtor in order for the UCC to perfect a security interest and provide priority protection for the secured party. To satisfy this requirement, a secured party must complete their Financing Statement using the debtor’s legal name. In general, secured parties understand the importance of properly naming the debtor on their UCC Financing Statements and try hard to comply. Sometimes though,… >> READ MORE

We are pleased to welcome attorney, Bennett L. Cohen of Cohen, Salk and Huvard, P.C., as a special guest blogger. Please read on for the second installment of Bennett’s seven-part blog series on Purchase Money Security Interest in Equipment and Inventory. Frequently Asked Question # 2: What Obligations Qualify as a "Purchase Money Obligation"? The term “purchase money obligation” is defined under the Code as “an obligation… >> READ MORE

We are pleased to welcome attorney, Bennett L. Cohen of Cohen, Salk and Huvard, P.C., as a special guest blogger. Please read on for the third installment of Bennett’s seven-part blog series on Purchase Money Security Interest in Equipment and Inventory. Frequently Asked Question # 4: Does a Holder of a PMSI in Inventory Prime an Earlier Perfected Security Interest in Accounts? First, it is important to recognize a basic Code priority… >> READ MORE