Leases, Lien Searches and the Law

Mechanic’s Liens and Leased Property The legal ability for a claimant to file a mechanic’s lien against an owner’s interest in leased property can require a ...

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UCC-1 Filing: Perfecting Assets and Security Interests

A UCC-1 filing is a financial statement used by a creditor to stake a claim of interest on the property of a debtor. This can ...

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PACA Liens: Farm Legislation’s Surprising Effects on Title Marketability

The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) has existed since 1930, initially passed by Congress for the protection of produce suppliers from commercial vendors who unscrupulously ...

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Dreading License Renewal Season? 10 Tips for Stress-Free NMLS Licensing

The end of the year is a time for relaxation, meditation, and thankfulness for the season's blessings. But for mortgage professionals, money transmitters, collection agencies ...

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Background Checks for Invoice Factoring: Due Diligence & More

Are you looking for a reliable vendor of background checks? Factoring companies often are. Due diligence is a critical component of many types of transactions. Doing ...

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Federal Tax Liens Unaffected By Local Foreclosures, Sometimes…

In a September 2016 ruling, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has established that in the absence of any notice to the federal government, foreclosure ...

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Title Insurer Liability and Client Misconduct

In a complex four-way suit between three real estate developers and one's title insurance company, a noteworthy legal precedent about title insurer liability has emerged. Chief ...

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Your Guide to Perfecting Security Interests

Perfecting security interests is not as simple as it may seem. Most people working in the banking industry know what a security interest is. For the ...

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Super Liens: How Homeowners’ Association Fees Can Impact Property Finances

Homeowner associations, commonly abbreviated to HOAs, serve many purposes: keeping up property values, marketing a neighborhood or residential block to prospective buyers, and generally maintaining ...

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Due Diligence & Why the Right Documents Make All the Difference

Ever heard of Murphy's law, that if something can go wrong, it will? Mistakes happen all the time. That's why the value of due diligence can't ...

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Process Service: Getting Valid Money Judgments from Out-of-State or Evasive Defendants

One question comes up often in commercial real estate litigation: Can I receive a money judgment if the defendant resides out of state or is ...

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Belize Dreams: Why Real Estate Due Diligence is Your Best Investment

In real estate due diligence is a must. Here's why. Serene seaside vistas, emerald green grass, golden sunsets — the Dreamscapes of Belize planned community seemed ...

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