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Just wanted to add that you should also verify the vehicle wasn't previously reported as a total loss or salvage. Some states have special requirements for UCC filings on vehicles with branded titles. It's rare but could cause additional complications if not handled properly.
How would I check that? The borrower didn't mention anything about salvage history.
Usually shows up on the title itself if there's a brand. Look for words like "salvage," "flood," "lemon," etc. on the title document.
Amina Diallo
Update us when you get it resolved! These UCC rejection stories always stress me out because I know how critical the timing can be for loan closings. Hope you get it sorted out quickly with the corrected debtor name.
Will do! Going to resubmit tomorrow morning with the exact name from the title. Fingers crossed this time works.
Amina Diallo
•Good luck! That name correction should definitely solve it based on what everyone's saying here.
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Another option is to contact the company directly and ask if they have any secured financing. They should be able to tell you the exact debtor name used on any UCC1 filings.
Mae Bennett
•That's not really an option for this situation - it's a competitive acquisition process and we can't tip our hand that we're doing due diligence.
Kai Santiago
•In that case you might need to hire a professional search service that has access to better databases and search tools.
Lim Wong
I ran into something similar last year and ended up using Certana.ai to verify I had all the right documents. When I uploaded the target company's charter and the UCC forms I eventually found, it flagged that the debtor names weren't consistent and helped me identify the correct search terms.
Dananyl Lear
•I'm always suspicious of these automated tools but if it's catching filing discrepancies that manual searches miss, that's actually pretty valuable for due diligence work.
Lim Wong
•I was skeptical too but it found two UCC1 filings I completely missed because the debtor names had minor variations. Could have been a major problem if those liens weren't accounted for in the deal structure.
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Ethan Clark
I've had good luck contacting the Utah SOS office directly when I have questions about debtor names. They're usually pretty helpful about clarifying what's acceptable for UCC filings. Might be worth a quick call before you file the amendment.
GalaxyGlider
•Good suggestion - do you have a direct number? Sometimes it's hard to get through to someone who actually knows UCC rules.
Ethan Clark
•I usually call their main business services line and ask to speak with someone about UCC filings. They transfer you to the right department.
StarStrider
Update us on what you decide to do! I'm dealing with a similar name variation issue in Colorado and curious how this plays out.
GalaxyGlider
•Will do! Planning to file the amendment this week after I verify there's no DBA filing that resolves this.
Yuki Sato
•I'd be interested in the outcome too. These name consistency issues seem to be getting more common.
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Andre Dubois
If all else fails and you're running out of time, consider filing a new UCC-1 instead of continuing the old one. Yes, it means starting over with a new filing number, but at least your client stays perfected. You can always terminate the old one later when you figure out what went wrong.
Andre Dubois
•No gap if you time it right. File the new UCC-1 a few days before the old one expires. Just make sure the collateral description is identical or broader.
CyberSamurai
•Smart approach. I've done this when dealing with impossible state systems. Sometimes starting fresh is easier than fighting bureaucracy.
Update us when you get it figured out! I'm dealing with a similar issue in Pennsylvania and wondering if it's a regional thing with these northeastern states making filing harder.
Omar Mahmoud
•Will do. Going to try the Certana tool someone mentioned and also pull all the entity docs to compare. Really hoping I don't have to file a new UCC-1.
Jamal Carter
•PA has been getting pickier about name matches too. Seems like all these states are tightening up their systems but not making them any clearer.
Ethan Anderson
UPDATE: Downloaded the new form version and used the more detailed description language you all suggested. Also ran everything through Certana to double-check the name formatting. Submitted this morning and got confirmation within 2 hours! Thanks everyone for the help - this forum saved my deal.
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Lucas Notre-Dame
•Great to hear a success story! I'm bookmarking this thread for future reference.
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Andre Laurent
•Nice work! That verification step really does make a difference doesn't it?
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Aria Park
This is exactly why I always do UCC searches as early as possible in the deal process. Too many last-minute surprises otherwise, especially with finicky state systems like AL.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Lesson learned for sure. I usually do them earlier but this deal had some timing complications that pushed everything back.
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Aria Park
•We've all been there. The important thing is you got it resolved and the deal can move forward now.
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