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Uniform Commercial Code - Article 9: Governs secured transactions, including creation, perfection, and priority of security interests in personal property. Critical for inventory financing agreements as it provides rules for collateral.

Uniform Commercial Code - Article 2: Covers sales of goods and may be relevant when the inventory financing agreement involves purchase and sale of goods.

Uniform Commercial Code - Article 1: Provides general provisions and definitions applicable to all UCC transactions, including good faith and commercial reasonableness standards.

Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal law requiring disclosure of credit terms and costs to borrowers, ensuring transparency in lending transactions.

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA): Prohibits discrimination in credit transactions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or source of income.

Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices in commerce, affecting terms and conditions in financing agreements.

U.S. Bankruptcy Code: Establishes creditor rights and priorities in bankruptcy proceedings, crucial for protecting lender interests in case of borrower default.

State UCC Variations: State-specific modifications to the UCC that may affect how secured transactions are handled in different jurisdictions.

State Usury Laws: State-specific limitations on interest rates and finance charges that can be charged in lending transactions.

State Lending License Requirements: State-specific regulations governing who can engage in lending activities and under what conditions.

Securities Regulations: Federal securities laws that may apply if the financing arrangement involves securities or security-like instruments.

Banking Regulations: Federal and state banking laws governing lending practices, including Dodd-Frank Act provisions and Federal Reserve regulations.

UCC Filing Requirements: Rules for filing UCC-1 financing statements to perfect security interests and establish priority against other creditors.

State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific regulations protecting consumers and businesses from unfair lending practices and establishing additional disclosure requirements.