UCC Article 9: Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 governing secured transactions, which establishes rules for creation, perfection, and priority of security interests
Federal Bankruptcy Code: Federal law governing bankruptcy proceedings and creditor rights, crucial for understanding how subordination agreements are treated in bankruptcy
Truth in Lending Act: Federal law that must be considered when the subordination involves consumer debt, ensuring proper disclosure requirements
State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing real and personal property rights, transfers, and encumbrances
State Recording Requirements: State-specific rules for recording and filing subordination agreements with appropriate government offices
State UCC Variations: State-specific modifications to the UCC that may affect how subordination agreements are created and enforced
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, consideration, and enforcement
Perfection and Priority Rules: Legal principles governing the ranking and priority of security interests and how they are properly perfected
Equitable Subordination: Legal doctrine allowing courts to subordinate claims based on inequitable conduct
Execution Formalities: Legal requirements for proper execution of the deed, including notarization, witnesses, and signing authority
Notice Requirements: Legal obligations to provide notice to affected parties and proper documentation of such notices
Future Advance Clauses: Provisions affecting how future loans or advances are treated under the subordination agreement
Purchase Money Security Interests: Special priority rules for security interests that secure the purchase price of collateral
