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3 Good Reasons to Include Similar Names With Your UCC Searches

When requesting a UCC search as part of a pre-funding due diligence investigation, do you ask your service provider to report filings found under similar names? What if you are self-searching using an online system, do you employ flexible

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Before You Ignore Those Terminated UCCs – PLEASE READ THIS!

When reviewing UCC search results as part of a pre-funding due diligence investigation, it may be your first inclination to ignore a UCC that has a termination listed, assuming that the UCC record is no longer a factor in determining priority.

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Is UCC E-Filing Right for your Organization?

These days, nearly every state filing office accepts some form of electronic filing (E-filing) for UCC documents, often either through xml transmission or a fillable web form. Some states are even beginning to mandate E-filing for UCCs.

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The ABCs of Post-Closing Due Diligence

After funding a deal and filing a UCC Financing Statement, it's critical  to keep an eye out for post-closing events that could jeopardize your ability to collect. CLAS suggests following the ABCs of post-closing due diligence to protect your priority

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Top Tax Lien Searching Questions - Answered!

Tax lien searching can be confusing. There are a lot of variables to consider and CLAS has found that our clients have questions. Here are answers to our most commonly asked questions on tax lien searching:

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A UCC Search to Reflect:  What is it?  Why do I Need it?

After filing a UCC Financing Statement or Amendment, a conscientious secured party will request a search to reflect their filing.  A search to reflect is a UCC debtor search of the office where you filed a UCC document, performed after your filing

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Five “Need to Know” Facts About Filing UCC Continuations

In order to maintain a healthy UCC portfolio, a secured party must carefully monitor UCC lapse dates and file timely Continuation Statements when a debtor’s financial obligation extends beyond five years.

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