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This page is specifically for businesses and individuals who have received a communication from us. We'll explain what it means, what your options are, and how to reach us directly with any questions.
IMPORTANT: This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the notice of assignment itself. The obligations described herein arise solely from the written notice previously delivered to you. If you have not received a written notice directly from East Shore Equities, contact us at liens@eastshoreequities.com.
East Shore Equities, LLC is a business-to-business commercial finance company engaged in the purchase of future receivables from businesses. Commercial receivables financing is a well-established and lawful form of business financing that has been used by companies across the United States for decades.
We do not offer consumer loans or products of any kind. All of our transactions are strictly commercial in nature, documented through written agreements, and structured in accordance with applicable commercial law — including, where applicable, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, which has been adopted in all 50 states.
If you have received a notice referencing East Shore Equities, it is because we have a documented interest in receivables connected to a business you have an established commercial relationship with. This notice is significant and we encourage you to read it carefully.
This is not a threat — it is how commercial law generally operates under the Uniform Commercial Code. Understanding this protects your business.
After receipt of a proper notice of assignment, payment to the original party does not discharge the obligation. Payment must be directed to the assignee — East Shore Equities — to achieve discharge. Subject to applicable law in your jurisdiction.
This is the governing principle under the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted across U.S. states. An account debtor may discharge a payment obligation by paying the original party — until that debtor receives proper notice that the obligation has been assigned. After receiving a valid assignment notice, payment must be directed to the assignee to achieve discharge. Where payment continues to the original party after notice, the payment obligation to the assignee remains outstanding notwithstanding that prior payment — meaning the same obligation may remain enforceable against you in full.
This principle has been affirmed by courts in multiple jurisdictions, including the New York Court of Appeals, which held that an account debtor who continues paying the original vendor after receiving a proper secured-party notice remains liable to the secured party — notwithstanding payment to the vendor.
The most straightforward way to protect your business is to follow the payment instructions in the notice. Complying with a valid assignment notice generally discharges your obligation under applicable UCC provisions.
Consult your attorney for advice specific to your situationUnder UCC § 9-406(c) as generally adopted, you may request reasonable proof that the assignment was made. We provide this promptly upon request. Attorneys familiar with the UCC will confirm this as your right under applicable law.
Consult your attorney to understand your rightsContact us at liens@eastshoreequities.com with any questions about this notice. We also recommend consulting your own legal counsel — an attorney experienced in commercial law can quickly confirm the framework described here.
Independent legal counsel is always advisableThere are several common reasons a notice from East Shore Equities may reach you. Each scenario is explained in plain language below.
You have an ongoing or recurring commercial relationship — such as a service contract, vendor arrangement, subcontract, retainer, or regular business engagement — with a business that has entered into a receivables purchase agreement with East Shore Equities.
Because you transact regularly with that business, the receivables arising from your future payments may fall within the scope of our commercial agreement. We are required to provide notice of this assignment under applicable commercial law. Upon receipt of a valid notice, you may generally be required under the UCC to direct applicable future payments to us — the assignee — rather than to the original business, in order to discharge your obligation.
You have a documented payment obligation — an invoice, outstanding balance, retainer, or other commercial amount — owed to a business that has sold or assigned its receivables to East Shore Equities.
Because we have acquired the right to collect those receivables, your payment obligation may now run to us under applicable law. Importantly, the amount you owe, your original contract terms, and any rights or defenses you hold generally remain intact — only the party receiving payment changes upon valid notification.
The assignment of receivables applies to the underlying commercial relationship and the receivables arising from it. It is not dependent on the name, entity structure, tax ID, or payment routing utilized by the original business at any particular point in time.
Changes to business name, affiliated entities, successor entities, trade names (DBAs), payment processors, remittance instructions, or corporate structure by the original business do not alter the scope of the assignment or your obligation to comply with a valid notice. The receivables subject to assignment are defined by the underlying commercial relationship — not by the administrative details of how payments were historically routed.
If you have questions about whether a change in business name, entity, or payment routing affects your obligations under a notice you received, contact us at liens@eastshoreequities.com. We recommend also consulting your legal counsel.
You conducted a lien search or business due diligence and found a UCC-1 Financing Statement listing East Shore Equities as a secured party. A UCC-1 is a public record filing — a routine, standard part of commercial receivables transactions. It does not by itself indicate any default, dispute, or adverse action.
If you are conducting due diligence on a business counterparty and have questions about the scope or current status of our interest, please contact us directly at liens@eastshoreequities.com. We will confirm what we are able to confirm within our commercial relationship.
These steps reflect the general framework for responding to a commercial assignment notice. Your attorney can confirm the steps appropriate for your specific situation.
Review all details in the notice — the business relationship referenced, the scope of the assignment, and any remittance instructions. Retain a copy for your records.
Retain all correspondenceWe recommend consulting legal counsel promptly. An attorney experienced in commercial law can quickly confirm your obligations and advise you on the appropriate course of action.
Independent counsel recommendedEmail liens@eastshoreequities.com with any questions about the notice. We can confirm facts about our interest and provide documentation upon request.
We respond promptlyOnce you understand your obligations — with the benefit of legal counsel — follow the payment or remittance instructions as applicable. Keep records of all actions taken.
Document all payments madeGeneral answers to common questions. For advice specific to your situation, consult qualified legal counsel.
East Shore Equities, LLC is a commercial finance company that purchases future receivables from businesses. If you received a notice from us, it is generally because a business you have or have had a commercial relationship with has entered into a receivables purchase agreement with us, and we are required to notify you of that assignment under applicable commercial law. The specific basis for any notice we send will be described in the notice itself.
General information only · Consult your attorney for specific adviceUnder UCC § 9-406 as generally adopted across U.S. states, once a receivable is validly assigned and you receive proper notice of that assignment, payment to the assignee (East Shore Equities) is generally what is required to discharge the obligation — rather than payment to the original party. This does not change the amount you owe, your original contract terms, or substantive rights you may hold. However, the specific application of this rule to your circumstances depends on the law of your state and the facts of your situation. We strongly recommend consulting your own legal counsel, who can advise you on your specific obligations.
Consult qualified legal counsel · This is not legal adviceIt may. Under the UCC, assignment notices can cover amounts that are due or may become due — including future payments arising from existing commercial relationships or ongoing contracts. If you have a recurring commercial arrangement with the business referenced in our notice, future payments under that arrangement may be subject to the assignment. We encourage you to contact us at liens@eastshoreequities.com to discuss the specific scope of our notice, and to consult your own legal counsel regarding your obligations.
Scope varies by situation · Consult your attorneyUnder the UCC as generally adopted, disregarding a valid assignment notice and continuing to pay the original party may not discharge your payment obligation to the assignee. Courts have applied this rule in ways that resulted in account debtors owing the same amount to two different parties — the original vendor and the secured party. We are not in a position to provide legal advice on the consequences specific to your situation. We strongly recommend that you not disregard this notice without first consulting your legal counsel and understanding your obligations under applicable law.
Not legal advice · Consult your attorney promptlyYes. Under UCC § 9-406(c) as generally adopted, you have the right to request reasonable proof that the assignment was made. We are required to provide that proof seasonably, and we do so upon request. To request proof, email us at liens@eastshoreequities.com with your name, company, and a reference to the notice you received. Your attorney can advise you on the specific procedures and timing that may apply in your jurisdiction.
Your rights · Consult your attorneyGenerally speaking, the assignment of receivables does not alter the underlying terms of your agreement with the original business — including the amount owed, delivery terms, or performance obligations. Rights and defenses that arose before you received notification of the assignment are generally preserved under UCC § 9-404. Anti-assignment clauses in your original contract are also generally ineffective to prevent this type of commercial assignment under UCC § 9-406(d). However, the specific application of these principles to your contract and jurisdiction should be confirmed with your legal counsel.
General principles · Your situation may vary · Consult your attorneyYes. East Shore Equities, LLC is a lawfully formed limited liability company engaged in commercial receivables financing. Our UCC filings are public record and are verifiable through the applicable Secretary of State filing database. We are happy to provide entity documentation and proof of our interest in the receivables described in our notice upon request. Contact us at liens@eastshoreequities.com. Your attorney can also assist in verifying our standing through public filings.
A UCC-1 Financing Statement is a public document filed by a secured party with the Secretary of State to establish and perfect its interest in described collateral or receivables. It is a routine, well-established part of commercial finance — not an indicator of default, dispute, or wrongdoing. Finding our name on a UCC-1 simply means we have a recorded commercial interest in specific receivables. These filings are searchable through your state's public filing database. Your attorney can help you interpret any UCC filing in the context of your specific situation.
Public record · Routine commercial practice · Consult your attorneyRemittance instructions are included in the notice you received. To confirm, update, or obtain remittance details, contact our compliance team at liens@eastshoreequities.com or call (516) 784-4298 (Mon–Fri, 9:30am–5:00pm EST). Always obtain written confirmation of payment instructions before sending funds, and maintain records of all payments made and instructions received.
Contact us immediately at liens@eastshoreequities.com. We take compliance seriously and will review any concern promptly. We also recommend consulting your legal counsel in parallel. Do not disregard the notice without first contacting us — if an error has occurred, we will address it. If the notice is accurate, we will explain the basis in detail and provide supporting documentation.
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