What Is a Surety Bond and How Much Does It Cost?

  • February 21, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Surety Bonds

A surety bond guarantees payment to the buyer’s client in case they fail to meet their obligations and the client suffers a loss. An Introduction to Surety Bonds A surety bond is an agreement between […]

How to Get a Fiduciary Court Bond

  • February 14, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

A Fiduciary is a person or entity that is appointed to take care of the client’s assets. A Fiduciary is expected to act in their clients’ best interests and are bound by a legal and […]

Do Contractor License Bonds Guarantee a Contract?

  • January 23, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

A California contractors license bond is a legally binding contract that protects the Principal’s clients and the general public. It is typically required to obtain a contractor license. A contractor license bond does not guarantee […]

The 3-Party Agreement of Surety Bonds Explained

  • January 13, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Surety Bonds

In Florida, a Surety bond assures the purchaser’s customers that the Guarantor will meet financial obligations if the contracted party fails to keep their end of the bargain. There are many benefits to Surety bonds. […]

What is a Probate Bond? Do I need one?

  • December 13, 2021
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

A Probate bond is a type of court bond that protects the beneficiaries and creditors of an estate in the event the Personal Representative fails to perform their duties or commits fraud. The primary purpose […]

Surety Bonds 101: ERISA Surety Bonds

  • November 12, 2021
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Surety Bonds

An ERISA bond (or ERISA fidelity bond) is a type of surety bond that protects employee benefit plan beneficiaries. Its purpose is to ensure that beneficiaries receive compensation for financial loss if the fiduciary commits […]

California Contractor License Bonding Tips

  • October 13, 2021
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

In California, contractors are required to get a contractor license bond before they can obtain their license. In California, a contractor license bond protects a party that hired the principal against losses that may arise due […]

Avoiding Performance Bond Claims on Disputed Contracts

  • September 14, 2021
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

What is a Performance Bond? A performance bond (or contract bond) guarantees satisfactory completion of a project according to the terms outlined in the contract. If a business or an individual hires a bonded contractor […]

What Does It Mean to Be ‘Bonded’?

  • August 16, 2021
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

You have likely heard the phrase that a business is licensed, bonded, and insured. While most people know what a business license and insurance means, many may not understand the term ‘bonded’. A bonded business […]