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It's possible to avoid a UCC filing by taking out an unsecured business loan rather than a secured one. For example, many online and alternative lenders offer unsecured loans, and you can get an SBA 7(a) loan of up to $25,000 without collateral.

Maryland law follows the model Uniform Commercial Code's (UCC) definition of commercial reasonableness (Md. Code Ann., Com. Law???9-627). Every aspect of a disposition of collateral, including the method, manner, time, place, and other terms, must be commercially reasonable (Md.

An Example of a UCC Lien Filing If you secure equipment financing, the lender will file a UCC lien to state that if the debt for the espresso machine is not repaid, the lender has the right to repossess the espresso machine or seize other assets from your business.

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings allow creditors to notify other creditors about a debtor's assets used as collateral for a secured transaction. UCC liens filed with Secretary of State offices act as a public notice by the "creditor" of the creditor's interest in the property.

What does it look like? A UCC-1 financing statement contains three important pieces of information: Parts 1 and 2 contain the personal and contact information of the borrower. Part 3 contains the personal and contact information of the secured party?otherwise known as the creditor.

?How to File UCC Documents with the Department Filing Fees: Filings of 8 or fewer pages cost $25 and filings of 9 or more pages cost $75. If you have further questions please email the UCC division at sdat.ucc@maryland.gov or call at 410-767-1459.