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These are public notices showing who has a lien on a business's assets. You must check them to ensure you're buying assets free and clear of the seller's debts.
UCC filings alert you to any existing liens or security interests against the business's assets. Your lender will perform a UCC search to ensure they can secure a first lien position on the collateral. As a buyer, you need to verify that all seller liens are released at closing, otherwise you could inherit their debts.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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