Secured Creditor
A secured creditor is a lender or financial institution that has a legal claim or lien on a specific asset owned by a borrower, which serves as collateral for a loan. If the borrower fails to repay the loan, the secured creditor has the right to take possession of the collateral to recover the owed amount. This provides the creditor with a level of security, as they can potentially recover their losses through the sale of the asset. Common examples of secured debts include mortgages and car loans, where the property or vehicle serves as collateral.
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A secured creditor is a lender or financial institution that has a legal claim to specific assets of a borrower in case the borrower fails to repay a loan. This means that the borrower offers collateral—like a house or equipment—that the creditor can take if payments aren't made. Because of this security, secured creditors typically have a higher chance of recovering their money compared to unsecured creditors, who lend without collateral and take on more risk. Common examples of secured loans include mortgages and auto loans.
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A secured creditor is a lender or financial institution that has a legal claim (or lien) on specific assets or property of a borrower as collateral for a loan. If the borrower fails to repay the loan, the secured creditor has the right to take possession of the collateral to recover their money. Common examples include banks that provide mortgages secured by the property itself or auto loans secured by the vehicle. This arrangement reduces the risk for the lender, as they have something of value to rely on if the borrower defaults.