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UCC & Corporate Due Diligence

Resource Guide for Legal and Financial Professionals

Can I file my UCC on a “dba”?

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You can, but keep in mind that according to the Uniform Commercial Code, filing under a trade name (dba) alone is not sufficient to perfect a security interest. In order to perfect, a secured party must file under the legal name of the debtor; a “dba” name does not constitute a legal name. A secured party may file under both the legal name and the trade name if they wish. Please refer to our previous blog post, Omit “dba” Notation… >> READ MORE


Tips for Effective UCC and Lien Searching

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The simple purpose of UCC and lien searching is to minimize your lending risk by accurately informing your lending decisions. UCC and lien searching is not a black or white process, however; the quality of your search results plays a essential role in helping you to determine that risk. If for any reason your search results are inaccurate or incomplete, your effectiveness in mitigating your lending risk is diminished. Read on for tips… >> READ MORE


How to Choose a Monitoring Program for Asset-Based Lenders and Factors

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In honor of the 2014 Factoring Conference, we compiled some of our favorite tips on choosing a lien monitoring solution, a service that all asset-based lenders and factors need to help mitigate risk. Here is a quick ‘stress test’ you can give your lien monitoring approach to see if it’s up to scratch. Does your lien monitoring program… Quickly Alert You of Federal Tax Lien Filings? Many creditors consider Federal Tax Liens the… >> READ MORE


Technology Trends for Legal Professionals

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Legal professionals have always endured demanding workloads, strict deadlines and fast-paced environments. Technology has advanced rapidly over the last several years, offering new virtual channels for legal professionals to manage their workloads. We have spotted a few trends and tools from the legal industry and compiled them here. Tools Increasing efficiency and maintaining security are top of mind issues for legal professionals.… >> READ MORE