Surety bond producers are the middle people between the surety company and the contractor. Construction bond producers understand the surety and construction industries and are crucial when seeking to acquire surety credit. The surety bond producer can make or break an active contractor’s surety as they determine approval, bond size, and collateral obligations. They…
Read moreSurety bonds are contracts between three parties: the principal, surety, and obligee. These bonds have many characteristics you might not know about. Read on to learn more about surety bonds. Ancient HistorySurety bonds are ancient, mentioned in the Code of Hammurabi (circa 1754 BC), the Bible, and the Quran. To construct buildings, walls, roads, etc.,…
Read more March 23, 2021Get Your Bid, Performance, or Payment Bond Now! Bid Bonds Bid Bond is a prequalification indicating that the contractor is bondable for the performance and payment bond should they be read low or chosen by an Owner/GC/CM that they will enter into the contract and provide a Performance and Payment Bond. Performance Bonds Performance…
Read more February 2, 2021Contractor License or Permit Bond: A contract license or permit bond involves three different parties: the obligee, the principal, and the surety. It is a promise that the surety makes to pay the obligee in case the principal fails to fulfill their statutory requirements. These bonds are typically required by cities, states, and municipalities. Contractor…
Read moreAn appeal bond is required of a petitioner to set aside a judgment or execution from which the other party may be made whole if the action is unsuccessful. These bonds help protect the court from frivolous appeals that cost the court time and money. Appeals are always posted by the losing party in a…
Read more October 6, 2020A subdivision bond is typically purchased by a landowner or developer when upgrades and/or changes are required by a local government authority. It guarantees the work is completed according to the terms set forth. In the agreement with the city, township, or municipality. Examples of Subdivision Bonds These bonds provide financial assurance that the landowner will…
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