lien

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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

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

A $240,000 attorney lien could, after all, reflect time billed in a complex trust case.

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

Substantially the same thing can be done by a court of chancery in a proceeding to foreclose a lien.

From How to Collect a Doctor Bill by Davis, Frank P.