Why is it important to run civil litigation searches?
Civil litigation searches reveal civil suits, or civil cases, that may involve the person or entity that you are investigating in conjunction with pre-funding due diligence. These are non-criminal cases that have potentially infringed on the rights of another person or entity.
After taking a few years off due to pandemic-related moratoriums, foreclosures increased drastically to start the year. These numbers continue to climb upward going into Q2.
There are many times when doing it yourself is a great idea. In some instances it can save money and time, depending upon the skills you already have and a willingness to dedicate your time over other priorities. It might not always turn out perfectly, but it can potentially get the job done.
We’re taking it back to the basics, sharing the most important types of UCC Forms. This basic understanding lays the groundwork for achieving perfection in your security interest. The best place to start is asking yourself, “does my intent match my form?”.
The Food Security Act (FSA) states that a buyer may buy farm products without being subject to a security interest created by the seller. However, the FSA does allow a secured party to take action to prevent a buyer from obtaining clear of security interest.
Alison Fisher is a 9 year veteran at Capitol Lien! She works in our Real Estate department as an Abstractor where she is constantly providing our clients with timely and accurate information, along with her positive attitude. Get to know Alison more from her answers below!
