Unsecured Creditor
An unsecured creditor is an individual or organization that lends money or extends credit without any collateral backing the loan. This means if the borrower defaults (fails to repay), the creditor does not have a specific asset they can claim to recover the debt. Common examples include credit card companies and personal loan lenders. Since they face higher risk, unsecured creditors often charge higher interest rates compared to secured creditors, who have collateral to protect their loans. In bankruptcy, unsecured creditors typically stand behind secured creditors in terms of repayment priority.
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An unsecured creditor is a person or business that lends money or provides credit without any collateral to back it up. This means if the borrower fails to repay the debt, the creditor does not have specific assets they can claim to recover their money. Common examples include credit card companies and medical service providers. In the event of bankruptcy, unsecured creditors are lower in priority compared to secured creditors, who have claims to specific assets. Thus, unsecured creditors may receive less, or nothing, when the borrower’s debts are settled.