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lien

[leen, lee-uhn] / lin, ˈli ən /
NOUN
right to dispose of property
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The company filed on Tuesday a notice of redemption for up to $30.5 million of its 9.80% “first lien notes,” due at the end of 2028.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“In 2021, we invested in what we believed to be high-quality second lien and junior debt deals. Unfortunately, some of these investments have underperformed,” Pietrzak said on Monday’s call.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The arrears will eventually have to be settled—they are added to the mortgage balance in a junior lien that is repaid once the loan matures, is refinanced or the home is sold.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Unlike standard property taxes that attach as a lien, this personal surcharge invites disputes and loopholes, including the use of trusts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The Court held a lien on the gaiety and life of the time.

From Great Ralegh by Selincourt, Hugh de




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