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Lien Index

NCS Credit Lien Index Q3 2024

The Lien Index declined to 54 at the end of Q3, down 6 points from the revised Q2 Index of 60 and down 4 points over Q3 2023.

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Credit Professionals 2024 Pre-Election Policy Uncertainties

Listen to Alec Papesch for a 2024 pre-election update tailored for credit professionals about policy uncertainties.

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White Paper

Unlock the Power of Mechanic's Liens

In this article, we’ll review what the mechanic’s lien process is and why it’s important to your credit management process. You too can unlock the power of mechanic's lien and get paid for the work you do.

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Lien Index

NCS Credit Lien Index Q2 2024

The Lien Index declined to 58 at the end of Q2, down 8 points from the revised Q1 Index of 66 and up 4 points over Q2 2023.

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A lien waiver is a signed document in which the would-be lien claimant agrees to waive rights to its claim based upon payment received. Learn more about primary types of lien waivers here.

Primary Types of Lien Waivers

This infographic reviews the fundamentals of conditional, unconditional, partial, and final lien waivers. Ready to learn more about the primary types of lien waivers and which waiver could provide you with the best leverage?

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Lien Index

NCS Credit Lien Index Q1 2024

Rising 6.7% over Q4 2023, the Lien Index ended Q1 2024 at 64, signaling payment challenges persist as mechanic's lien activity increases nationwide.

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White Paper

Healthcare Bankruptcies: A Financial Risk to Suppliers

Learn how creditors providing everything from basic office supplies to extensive operating room equipment have an opportunity to file a UCC to recover funds and repossess equipment.

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White Paper

Stop Losing, Start Protecting: UCC Filings Reduce Financial Risk

In this resource, we discuss what is a UCC filing and who should file UCCs, top UCC filings myths debunked, UCC filings vs. credit insurance and the competitive advantage of UCC filings.

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Lien Index

NCS Credit Lien Index Q4 2023

The Lien Index came in at 55 for Q4 2023. This is a 3 point drop from the revised Q3 Index of 58. Lien activity is 2 points higher than Q4 2022.