Borrower Due Diligence for Commercial Lenders

Approve commercial loans with confidence. We check borrowers and sponsors for liens, judgments, lawsuits, and sanctions — so there are no surprises after the wire goes out.

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Uncover Liens & Judgments
AML & Sanctions Screening
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Why Lenders Choose Investigator-Verified Due Diligence

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Direct Source

Records pulled from courts, registries, and primary sources.

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Fast Turnaround

Under 2 minutes for Instant. 2-3 days for verified.

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The Full Picture

Legal, financial, and reputational risk across the borrower

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Global Coverage

Domestic and international across 255+ countries.

No Commitment

Month-to-month subscription. Pay-as-you-go available.

Where Standard Screening Could Leave You Exposed

One private lender avoided a $500,000 deal after we identified $1M+ in liens their databases missed. Here's where standard tools fall short.

Recent Liens May Not Appear

Liens filed in the last 30–90 days often haven't reached commercial databases.

Multi-Jurisdiction History Goes Unchecked

Sponsors with multi-state operations carry records in counties standard screens never search.

Shell Structures Stay Hidden

A clean personal record can mask affiliated entities with bankruptcies or judgments.

Name Matches Flag the Wrong Borrower

Common business names produce false matches, attaching someone else's record to your borrower.

Identify Legal & Reputational Risk

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Corporate Record Verification

Company legitimacy and registration.

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Officer & Owner Identity

Identities of principals and signatories.

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Criminal Records

Federal, state, and county searches.

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Civil Litigation

Past and active lawsuits and filings.

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Global Sanctions & Watchlists

KYC, AML, PEP across 1,400+ sources.

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Adverse Media & Reputation

Negative news, public complaints, and reputational risk signals.

Financial Risk, Liens & Asset Claims

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Business Credit Report

Creditworthiness, payment history, and trade lines.

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Bankruptcies, Liens & Judgments

Federal and state filings against the borrower.

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Live Lien Search

Recent filings missed by aggregated databases.

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UCC Filings & Collateral

Existing claims on the borrower's assets.

Why Lenders Choose Business Screen

We've supported third-party due diligence since 1996, with more than 1,000 clients and 60,000+ investigations across lending, investing, and operations. Our investigators, methodologies, and platform deliver records directly from the source, not from aggregated database feeds, at a price point built for high-volume lending workflows.

"With Business Screen, doing our due diligence has never been easier, and gives our leadership the information we need to make bold, assured decisions for our growing business." — Drew M.

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Built Around How Lending Teams Work

Submit discreet requests online

Order reports without notifying the subject. Minimal information to start.

Integrate with your software via API

Submit in bulk or via API. Webhooks fire when reports are ready.

Communicate directly with investigators

Talk to the investigator on your case directly through the platform.

Continuously monitor for risk

Auto re-checks at configurable intervals. Alerts on new liens or sanctions hits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Three Ways to Investigate

Tailored solutions for customers, suppliers, partners, and deals, with the flexibility to add depth as needed.

💡 Start with Instant Due Diligent Searches and seamlessly upgrade to the next tier.
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Instant ​Due Diligence Searches

Fast, affordable searches designed for high-volume needs and quick turnarounds.

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Identify Criminal Activity
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Ideal for routine or high-volume vetting

Advanced ​Due Diligence

A blend of automation and expert research for deeper insight and live updates.

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Human-sourced verification & insights
Access to hard-to-find records
Live updates for ongoing accuracy
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Deep Dive ​Due Diligence Searches

Our most comprehensive investigation, covering multiple jurisdictions, names, and affiliations.

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In-depth research into people, companies, and affiliations
Multiple data sources across jurisdictions
Best for high-risk or high-stakes decisions

Catch the Deal You Shouldn't Fund

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Comprehensive business background checks that can identify hidden risks and help you make informed business decisions.

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Business Background Checks

Enhanced due diligence reports on companies that can be tailored to meet your search requirements & budget.

Officer & Executive Background Checks

Background checks on key executives and owners that can reveal criminal histories, financial issues, negative media, and more.

Continuous Monitoring

Ongoing risk monitoring that ensures you're aware of new financial and reputation risks associated with third-parties.

International Background Checks

International investigations that identify risks with foreign companies & officers.

What's In Our Company Background Checks?

We conduct background checks on companies & officers so you can make decision quickly and fuel healthy growth. Our reports screen for the following:

Business & Identity Verifications
Authenticate corporate records and confirm the identities of officers. Trace address history and alternative names utilized.
Criminal & Sex Offender Records
Conduct nationwide real-time searches of federal, state, and county criminal records to uncover criminal histories and pending issues.
Civil Litigations
Investigate past and active civil lawsuits involving companies and their executives, including details on litigants, awarded damages, and scheduled court appearances.
Business Credit Reports
Access business credit ratings, analyze trends in payment timeliness, and review credit histories.
Global Sanctions & Watchlists
Perform KYC, AML, anti-terrorist, and sanctions watchlist searches to maintain regulatory compliance.
Bankruptcies, Liens & Judgments
Highlight financial warnings and signs of business volatility through records of bankruptcy, court judgments, and liens against officers and their companies.
Negative Media Searches
Learn about negative press & social media posts associated to companies and their leadership.
Professional License Verification & Violations
Validate the authenticity of professional licenses and investigate any infractions or disciplinary actions to ensure credibility and compliance.
Custom Searches
If your search requirements are unique, we offer bespoke investigations to meet your specific needs on companies and individuals.

Get to Know Our Background Check Software for Businesses

Our business background check software reveals hidden risks so you can make decisions with confidence.

Submit Discreet Investigation Requests Online
Using minimal information, discreetly order comprehensive reports on businesses and officers without subjects being notified.

Integrate Your Software via APIEasily implement our services into your existing technology.

Communicate Directly With InvestigatorsGet a direct line of communication to our professional investigators, all through our intuitive platform that makes due diligence simple and organized.

Continuously Monitor For RiskStay updated with our continuous monitoring feature, which routinely checks for new issues, keeping your operations secure and informed.