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Learn to Identify the Signs of Financial Distress in Your Customers

Whether you are a secured or unsecured creditor, slow-paying & non-paying customers are frustrating. Review this infographic to learn more about the signs of financial distress and how secured transactions are your best security.

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Learn More about Bankruptcy Search & Monitoring

In this NCS Extra Credit installment, Pete Pozzuto (Business Development Representative) discusses Bankruptcy Search & Monitoring.

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Mechanic's Lien Rights on Residential Projects

If you are furnishing to a residential construction project, review preliminary notice & mechanic's lien requirements carefully.

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Learn More about NCS' All Inclusive Public Records Search

In this NCS Extra Credit installment, Pete Pozzuto (Business Development Representative) discusses the All Inclusive Public Records Search.

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Quick Reference: Can Lien Rights Be Waived in Your Contract in Advance of Furnishing?

The following is designed to provide a quick comparison by state and does not address all variables. While some states may not enforce a waiver of lien rights within a contract, they may allow a separate waiver in advance of furnishing. States also may allow for subordination of a lien to a mortgage. NCS recommends retaining an attorney for each case.

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5 Key Facts About Lien Rights in Arizona

If you are furnishing to a private project in Arizona, check out five things you should know to secure your right to payment.

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Wanted: Mechanic's Lien Rights. Needed: Job Information.

Obtaining complete job information (a.k.a. project information) is critical to securing mechanic's lien & bond claim rights. Project information provides the information necessary to protect mechanic's lien and bond claim rights.

The project type, the state in which the project is located, and who you sold to within the ladder of supply will dictate notice requirements and action deadlines.

Job Information is any/all information related to a given construction project, including relevant party information and identifying project information.

View this infographic to find out what information you need.

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Introducing the Debtor Payment Portal

In this NCS Extra Credit installment, Pete Pozzuto (Business Development Representative) discusses the Debtor Payment Portal with Jerry Bailey (Executive Sales and Education Services Manager).

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The Advantages of Secured Collections

In this NCS Extra Credit installment, Pete Pozzuto (Business Development Representative) discusses the advantages of secured collections.