What is a UCC filing?
A UCC filing is a document that lenders use to help secure their loans.
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Rob is a former Senior Editor at Bankrate.com. With over a decade of experience covering small business and tech content, Rob was passionate about giving readers the best possible information to help them make better decisions for their businesses.
Rob holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Public Relations from the University of Scranton. Previously, he worked as an editor for Forbes Advisor where he built and grew the company’s small business content while broadening his knowledge of evolving reader needs.
Based in New Jersey, Rob enjoys spending time with his family, reading, watching movies and cooking.
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A UCC filing is a document that lenders use to help secure their loans.
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To qualify for certain types of funding and SBA loans and resources, you must meet the U.S. Small Business Administration’s definition of a small business.