
Best Practices When Preparing UCC Filings
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a set of laws governing commercial transactions, like the sale of goods. In addition to commercial transactions, the UCC covers secured transactions, also called security interests, in which lenders hold the right to seize a borrower’s collateral should the borrower default on a loan. The UCC also addresses negotiable instruments. Negotiable instruments refer to a specific document, such as a check, that is used to guarantee payment by a set date. If you deal with any type of commercial transaction, you should know which UCC filings apply to you and the best practices for filing UCC forms.