As a small-business owner, obtaining capital to build your business is a top priority. But when you get a loan, you may notice something new on your credit reports in addition to the credit account: a ...

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The UCC‑1 form is a staple of any secured lending practice. In the wake of the 2022 proposed Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) amendments, which have been adopted in 24 jurisdictions, many jurisdictions ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial real estate negotiations, deals and legal issues. UCC-1 filings are easy to make correctly and a disaster ...

The Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate panel recently reaffirmed the longstanding principle that a UCC-1 financing statement securing personal property must be filed at the debtor’s location. In a ...