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Does a Lien Affect Your Credit Score?

Levelset

In contrast, a mortgage is a voluntary lien , because you sign papers giving the bank a lien on your property until you pay off the balance and interest. Credit bureaus can collect public information from state and county courts, including bankruptcies. Overdue debt that has been sent to collections also influences your score.

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What Your Business Credit Report Tells Lenders

Pro Builder

Just like your personal credit score, your business credit score indicates whether you’re a good risk for paying your debts or not. Like a personal credit report, your business credit report allows prospective lenders to assess your risk level as a borrower. Lessons Learned From Previous Housing Market Disruptions.

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#130:  Secured Lenders' Rights to Construction Contract Payments

NH Construction Law

Worse, a lawsuit against the general contractor or subcontractor for breach of contract after abandonment of the project will almost certainly be futile; the default on its loan usually signals that it won’t be able to pay a judgment and is probably headed for bankruptcy. Reading Cooperative Bank v. Suffolk Construction Co. ,

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Unique Construction Company Financing Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

You Want Money; Banks Want To Lend Money, What''s The Problem? Multiply That By 100,000 And You Will Begin To Understand Why Banks Seem So Tight Fisted About Loaning Money. Banks stay in business is by loaning money and earning interest. The Risk Management Association (RMA). A Bit Of History Helps With Understanding.

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Completed Operations: A Contractor’s Guide to Coverage, Cost, & More

Levelset

There are five primary reasons why contractors need completed operations coverage: Protects company assets Prevents bankruptcy or business failure in the event of costly damage Provides evidence of financial strength that may assist in closing deals Satisfies bank loan requirements Protects the public by covering damage or injury to third parties.

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Contractor Cash Flow Problems Caused By A Bookkeeping Troll

Contractor Bookkeeping

He was not aware of the extent of the problem because the bookkeeper hid the bounced check notices and intercepted the phone calls from the bank, the angry merchants and suppliers by applying for new credit cards in the contractors name to finance the house of cards. At that point he knew something was very, very wrong.

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Serious And Funny Construction Definitions Contractors Enjoy Reading

Contractor Bookkeeping

Bad Numbers - Lead to bad decisions / cash shrinks / business unstable / bankruptcy or failure. Bankruptcy - Result of saving money on bookkeeping and making decisions on garbage reports. Delayed Payment - A tourniquet applied at the bank balance of any contractor who will allow it. Rich - Income exceeds outgo.