Author: Rani L. Berg

The paper explores the main types of security documents used in commercial lending, including general security agreements, mortgages, assignments, share pledges, and guarantees. Key considerations with respect to taking personal property security, including enforceability of security interests, perfection, conflict of laws, and priority rules.

These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Lending program in Edmonton on June 18, 2026.