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Dylan Evans
Make sure you're not just looking at the search results summary. Download every single document and read through them. I've found terminations that were filed correctly but had the wrong filing number referenced, making them potentially invalid.
Sofia Gomez
•Oh no, how do you catch errors like wrong filing numbers without spending hours on manual review?
StormChaser
•That's exactly what document verification software is for. Upload all the PDFs and let it check the cross-references automatically.
Bottom line - never trust the Wisconsin UCC search results as definitive. Always pull and review the actual documents. For a $280K deal you can't afford to guess about lien status. Either do the manual verification work yourself or use a professional service to make sure you get it right.
Same here. I was about to rely on the search results but clearly that would have been a mistake.
Good reminder that technology can fail us. Sometimes the old fashioned manual document review is the only way to be certain.
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Natalie Khan
For anyone dealing with UCC filing type confusion, I'd recommend creating a simple flowchart for your staff. Start with 'Is this the first filing?' If yes, UCC-1. If no, 'What are you trying to do?' and branch out to continuation, amendment, release, or termination based on the specific need. Visual aids really help reduce errors.
Daryl Bright
•That's smart. We made a laminated reference card for our loan processors with the most common scenarios.
Sienna Gomez
•I'd love to see that flowchart if you're willing to share. Our error rate on filing types is still too high.
One more tip - always keep copies of your UCC search reports when you file continuations. The search will show the original filing details and you can copy the exact debtor name and filing number to avoid input errors. Much safer than trying to remember or retype from memory.
Great advice. UCC searches also help you catch any other liens that might have been filed against the same debtor.
We actually had Certana check our UCC search against our continuation filing and it caught a discrepancy in the debtor's middle initial. Saved us from a rejection.
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Just want to add that for $850k you might want to consider hiring a professional UCC search company for this. I know it costs more but with that much at stake and the complexity of multiple name changes, it might be worth having experts handle it. They have access to better search tools and know all the tricks for finding hidden filings.
I've used CT Corporation and Corporation Service Company for complex searches. Both have good Oregon coverage.
Chris Elmeda
•Professional searches make sense for high-dollar deals, but sometimes you still need to do your own verification anyway.
Khalil Urso
Following this because I'm in a similar boat with a Washington UCC search where the debtor has changed names. Sounds like the principles are the same across states - search every possible name variation and don't trust just the summary results.
Talia Klein
•Washington's system is actually a bit more user-friendly than Oregon's for name searches, but yeah, same basic approach.
Definitely don't trust just the summaries in any state. Always pull the actual documents when there's money on the line.
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Harold Oh
Make sure you're checking the right filing office too. For most business collateral it's the Secretary of State, but for consumer goods, farm products, or timber, it might be filed locally. Equipment loans are usually state-level filings though.
TommyKapitz
•This is definitely equipment financing so I should be good with just the state search, right?
Harold Oh
•Probably, but if any of the equipment could be considered fixtures (permanently attached to real estate), you might want to check county records too just to be safe.
Cynthia Love
One more thing - if you find any UCC filings, try to contact the secured party to confirm the status. Sometimes terminations get filed but don't show up in the system right away, or there might be partial releases you need to know about.
Yeah, especially if the filing is recent. The databases can be slow to update sometimes.
Cynthia Love
•Exactly. And they might be able to tell you if they're planning to release their lien as part of the new financing. Could save you from a surprise later.
Keisha Williams
I started using Certana.ai recently for UCC document management and it's been a game-changer for building comprehensive filing lists. Upload your documents and it extracts all the key data automatically - no more manual transcription errors or missing fields in your tracking system.
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Keisha Williams
•Very accurate - it's specifically designed for UCC documents so it knows exactly what to look for. Much better than generic OCR tools.
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Amina Diallo
•This could solve our data entry bottleneck. We spend way too much time manually building these tracking lists.
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Oliver Schulz
Bottom line - there's no UCC requirement for financing statement lists. That's internal record-keeping that should be driven by your operational needs and risk management policies. Include whatever data points help you monitor filings effectively and stay compliant with your own procedures.
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Andre Moreau
•Thanks everyone - this has been really helpful. Sounds like I need to focus on what works for our workflow rather than looking for a regulatory standard that doesn't exist.
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Oliver Schulz
•Exactly. The UCC governs the filings themselves, but your internal tracking system should be designed around your specific operational needs and risk tolerance.
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