Secured Loan

Definition

• A type of loan where the borrower must provide collateral in order to borrow the money.

Synonyms
loan with collateral, auto loan, mortgage

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Bad Credit — Definition,
  • Someone who carries a higher credit risk.
• Bad Credit Loan — Definition,
  • A loan taken out by someone with bad credit.
• Bridge Loan — Definition,
  • A loan that "bridges" the gap between the purchase of a new home and the sale of the borrower's current home. The borrower's current home is used as collateral and the money is used to close on the new home before the current home is sold. Some are structured so they completely pay off the old home's first mortgage at the bridge loan's closing, while others pile the new debt on top of the old. They usually run for a term of six months.
• Collateral — Definition,
  • Any property pledged as security for repayment of a debt.
• Loan — Definition,
  • Letting another party use something of value temporarily.
• Loan Application — Definition,
  • A document in which a prospective borrower details his or her financial situation to qualify for a loan.
• Loan Shark — Definition,
  • A lender that provides loans at usuriously high interest rates, often ensuring repayment with the threat of force.
• Mortgage (mtg) — Abbreviation, Important,
  • A mortgage is a contract stipulating a specific real property, typically a residence or building, as collateral for a loan. The mortgage incurs a rate of interest that varies according to term and other features.
• Non-recourse Debt — Definition,
  • A loan secured by collateral where the borrower is not personally liable.
• Owner Occupant — Definition,
  • A borrower who resides in the property used as security for the loan.
• Repayment Period — Definition,
  • In a home equity line of credit, that portion of the life of the loan that follows the draw period. During the repayment period, the borrower cannot take out any more money, but must pay down the loan.
• Secured Debt — Definition,
  • A debt that is secured by a lien on debtor's property that may be taken by the creditor in case of non-payment by the debtor. A common example is a mortgage loan.
• Security — Definition,
  • Property designated as collateral.
  • A document stating ownership of a stock or bond.
  • A tradable financial implement that represents ownership, the rights to ownership or debt.
• Title Loan — Definition,
  • A loan that uses a car as collateral.
• Unsecured Loan — Definition,
  • An advance of money that is not secured by collateral.