Surety bonds are a powerful funding tool in the construction industry, acting as a guarantee that projects will be completed as agreed upon. This gives financial institutions greater security when funding large-scale, high-cost projects. In this guide, we’ll delve into the concept of surety bonds, highlight their differences from other financial guarantees, and provide examples of when they’re required and beneficial for construction companies.

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Surety bonds are three-party agreements where the surety (typically an insurance company) guarantees to an obligee (usually a government agency) that a beneficiary (usually a contractor or business) will fulfil its obligations according to the terms of a contract or statute. If the principal fails to fulfil its obligations, the surety will compensate the obligee for any financial losses incurred, up to the bond’s limit.

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