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The Top Five Things Lenders Need to Know About Florida’s Construction Lien Law

Jimerson Firm

Florida’s Construction Lien Law found in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, may seem like an area of the law that is only relevant to contractors and property owners. However, there are important aspects of the Construction Lien Law that can directly affect the rights and obligations of lenders in numerous ways.

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Startling rise in construction firm recovery loan defaults

UK debt collections

A startling rise in construction firms defaulting on covid loans could signal a wave of future business failures. It also signals a potential wave of Debt Collection action from creditors to recover what is owed. Construction businesses are contending with both shortages of materials and labour and rising costs.

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As Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Surge, Here’s What Creditors Need to Know to Protect and Enforce Their Rights

Fraser

Creditors of a bankrupt company must be aware of the various deadlines and procedures that govern the chapter 11 process in order to protect and enforce their rights. For creditors to maximize their recoveries, they must stay informed and take action during a bankruptcy proceeding. First Day” Motions. Proof-of-Claim Bar Date.

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Recent Amendments Place Creditors in a Stronger Position to Defend Against Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Preference Lawsuits

Fraser

Fortunately, the Bankruptcy Code provides creditors with certain defenses they can use to ward off a preference lawsuit, and Congress recently took action that strengthens those defenses. In reality, all kinds of creditors, including those who have valid defenses to preference claims, typically get sued regardless of their defenses.

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Consumer Finances, Student Loans and Debt Repayment in 2023

True Accord

But what will that mean for lenders and creditors? As consumers battle high inflation and interest rates to afford necessities, budgets will be stretched and many will have to prioritize when and where they spend. Unsurprisingly, paying off debt will likely take a back seat to food, housing and transportation needs.

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Unsecured And Secured Loans: What If A Company Can’t Repay?

Hudson Weir

To reduce the lender’s risk exposure, a secured business loan provides them with collateral – a company asset. Company assets could include anything from equipment and constructions to vehicles and intellectual property. In contrast, an unsecured loan provided by a lender does not involve a company asset’s usage as collateral.

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The Rights of a Prepetition Lien Holder Against Postpetition Proceeds from a Sale of Real Property

ABI

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. In 2017, Allegiance Bank loaned Burts Construction, Inc. Gabriel Eckstein St. the “Debtor”) $1.5