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Does a Lien Affect Your Credit Score?

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If you receive a notice that a lien has been filed on your property, you may wonder how it will affect your credit score and your ability to borrow money or get credit. Mechanics liens are different from other collection instruments, so they are treated differently when it comes to reporting on your credit history. What is a lien?

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#130:  Secured Lenders' Rights to Construction Contract Payments

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It happens this way: A contractor or subcontractor borrows money from a lender, and as security for the loan it gives the lender an assignment of or lien on its receivables and contract rights. Reading Cooperative Bank v. Suffolk Construction Co. , 543, 553, 984 N.E.2d

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

Waivers of liens: fraud. The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that a contractor who falsified waivers of lien engaged in fraudulent conduct and his debt to the bank was non-dischargeable. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Waivers of liens: fraud : Recent Posts.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

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Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

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Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements.