Unsecured Creditors
Unsecured creditors are individuals or entities that lend money or extend credit without securing it with collateral. This means they do not have a specific asset to claim if the borrower fails to repay. Common examples include credit card companies, medical service providers, and personal loan lenders. In case of bankruptcy or liquidation, unsecured creditors are paid after secured creditors, often receiving only a fraction of what they are owed, if anything at all. Their risk is higher since they don't have guaranteed repayment.
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Unsecured creditors are individuals or organizations that lend money or extend credit without any collateral or security to back the debt. This means that if the borrower fails to repay, these creditors have no specific assets to claim as payment. Common examples of unsecured debts include credit card debts, medical bills, and personal loans. In the event of bankruptcy, unsecured creditors are usually paid after secured creditors, who have legal claims on specific assets. Because of the higher risk involved, unsecured loans typically have higher interest rates compared to secured loans.