- New Development Bond
- Definition: Protects the Obligee (usually the local governing agency) from financial loss should the Principal fail to complete the Contract
- An agreement under which the Surety guarantees to the Obligee that the Principal will perform a Contract in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract agreement
- The integrity of the Principal must be investigated before underwriting
- Four C’s evaluated: Character, Continuity, Capital, Capacity
- Review of references, experience, ability, financial strength, credit history, established relationships, and lines of credit.
- Individual Lots Bond
- Guarantees performance of the site improvements to the Obligee (usually the local governing agency)
- Protects the Obligee from financial loss should the Principal fail to complete the improvements
- The integrity of the Principal must be investigated before underwriting
- Four C’s evaluated: Character, Continuity, Capital, Capacity
- Review of references, experience, ability, financial strength, credit history, established relationships, and lines of credit.