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FAQ
What is the difference between collateralized and uncollateralized loan?
Collateral is the primary distinction between secured and unsecured loans; unsecured loans are exempt from this requirement. The more prevalent of the two personal loan types is an unsecured loan, but interest rates can be higher because only your creditworthiness is used as security.
Can a loan be collateralized or unsecured?
A secured personal loan is backed by collateral, which means that if you don’t repay the loan as agreed, the bank may take something you own. You can qualify for an unsecured personal loan without providing any kind of collateral. Both types of personal loans have their pros and cons.
What is an example of unsecured loan?
Unsecured loans are those that don’t require any kind of security Common examples include credit cards, personal loans and student loans. Your creditworthiness and your word are the only guarantees a lender has that you will pay the debt in this situation.
What is the meaning of unsecured loan?
Unsecured loans are loans that don’t require collateral. They are also known as “signature loans” because, if you meet the lender’s borrowing requirements, all that is required is a signature.