lien

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ADS says it is well-positioned for the current market volatility given its focus on high-quality, large-cap corporate borrowers on a first lien senior secured basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

It has reduced its exposure to the software industry, and has a first lien on the assets of every borrower.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Courts can also review your attorney’s claim for fees and determine whether the lien is excessive.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Still, Fitch asserted that losses remained contained despite record-high defaults, writing that “realized losses for first lien lenders remained limited.”

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

While the possessions of others are automatically limited by the effective lien placed on them by the taxing power, the churches can placidly increase their holdings to their hearts' content.

From Exempting the Churches An Argument for the Abolition of This Unjust and Unconstitutional Practice by James F. Morton. Jr.