Jimerson Firm
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
When a borrower applies for a loan, most lenders require the borrower to pledge an asset as security for the repayment of the loan, i.e. collateral. In the event the borrower defaults, usually by failing to make loan payments, a secured creditor has a right to take possession of the collateral. 679.609, Fla.
Jimerson Firm
JULY 1, 2020
When lenders take life insurance policies as collateral for loans, they need to be aware of what needs to occur to place a claim in the event their borrower dies. Therefore, it is critical for lenders to confirm that no prior assignment exists on life insurance collateral prior to taking the collateral on as security for a loan.
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Jimerson Firm
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. Lenders must liquidate all personal property that has a Recoverable Value over $5,000. In Florida, the lender can choose from the following methods: UCC Sale. See SOP 50 57.
Jimerson Firm
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
If a borrower defaults on a SBA loan, the lender or CDC must assess the environmental risk of contamination before conducting any liquidation action that could result in a loss, or otherwise increase the risk of loss, due to the actual or alleged presence of contamination. What Are Environmental Risks? SOP 50 10 5(E), Appendix 2.
Hudson Weir
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
In this guide we’ll explain how secured and unsecured loans work, plus what happens if a company falls into debt or becomes insolvent. What is a secured loan? To reduce the lender’s risk exposure, a secured business loan provides them with collateral – a company asset.
Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
And possibly the most common question people ask is credit card debt is secured or unsecured. Secured vs Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference? In broad terms, if a debt is secured, it means it is backed up by collateral property. If a debt is unsecured, no collateral is put up as a guarantee to pay.
ABI
JANUARY 19, 2024
John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff An unpaid secured lender with a prepetition mortgage does not have a right to receive payment of proceeds from a postpetition sale of real property. The loan was secured by a lien on “all assets of the debtor, including all accounts.” [1]
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