Payment Bond

Payment bond definition. Learn how this bond protects subcontractors and suppliers by guaranteeing they will be paid even if the GC defaults.

Calculation Formula

Claim Amount = Unpaid Invoice + Interest

Real Contractor Example

The GC fails to pay the plumber. The plumber makes a claim against the GC's payment bond to get their $15,000 without suing the homeowner.

Put This Into Practice

Knowing the definition is step one. RemodelFin tracks this in real time on every job — no spreadsheets.