Drawbacks of a Certified UCC Search – FCS Greatest Hits #6

The final installment in our Greatest Hits blog series covers state certified UCC searches, aka UCC11s. There are times when you might want to request a certified search, they do…

Maximize UCC and Lien Search Results to Minimize Risk – FCS Greatest Hits #5

As we continue the FCS Greatest Hits blog series, we want to zero in on a specific benefit resulting from conducting UCC searches with enhanced search logic (i.e., not strict  or…

Benefits of a Proprietary UCC Database Search System – FCS Greatest Hits #4

The FCS Greatest Hits blog series continues today with more details on the features and benefits of searching with a proprietary UCC search system. And if you’re looking to see…

What is “Standard Search Logic” and what are the Model Administrative Rules? – FCS Greatest Hits #3

We would be remiss in our duties of posting our Greatest Hits of UCC searching without mentioning some of the great things the folks at IACA are doing to standardize…

Understanding the Limitations of State Direct UCC Online Searches & New Alternative Solution – FCS Greatest Hits #2

We continue our Greatest Hits blog post series this week with “Understanding the Limitations of State Direct UCC Online Searches & New Alternative Solution,” where we explain some of the…

Broad Based UCC and Lien Name Searching – FCS Greatest Hits #1

We have published a lot of material on the topic of UCC searching over the years. Effective UCC searching can save you time and money, so this topic has been…

First Corporate Solutions to Sponsor Bulk Sale Class, Exhibit at California Escrow Association’s 59th Annual Education Conference

FCS will host an exhibit at this year’s disco themed “Don’t Stop Believing” CEA conference, as well as sponsoring and presenting company news and information at the bulk sale session.…

What’s the difference between a “lapsed” and “purged” UCC filing?

We’re back at it with more UCC terminology and definitions! Last week, we discussed the difference between “active” and “effective” UCC filings, and this week we’re moving on to the…

First Corporate Solutions to Launch their New Online Due Diligence System with 30+ New Features

Exclusive to our blog readers, we are giving you a sneak preview of our new online due diligence system. First Corporate Solutions’ new online system for UCC filing & portfolio…

Why Name Variations Matter in UCC Searching

To welcome new readers to the FCS blog, we will be running a “Best of” series over the next several weeks. Check back each week between now and the end…

Why Name Variations Matter in UCC Searching

In previous blog posts we have talked about the importance of a secured party listing the correct debtor name on their UCC1 Financing Statement. Remember, a UCC filing is only…

I’ve Got My UCC Search – Now What? Tips for “Reading” Your UCC Search Report

A UCC report will look different and may contain slightly different information depending on where the search was performed and by whom. As a result, it can be challenging to…

FAQ Series #2: Why should I search for Tax Liens and Judgment Liens?

FCS service representatives are often asked to help customers determine what searches to perform as part of their pre-funding due diligence. While FCS can offer no legal advice as to…