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Can a creditor sue for unsecured debt?
* An unsecured debt, generally, is a debt that is not backed by collateral. For instance a car loan is secured by the security interest the lender has in the car. A credit card which is not backed by collateral is not secured by collateral therefore it is an unsecured debt. Generally, yes a creditor can sue for unsecured debt, the creditor just doesn't have any interest in the good that formed the basis of the loan.
What is unsecured personal indebtedness?
Unsecured personal indebtedness is debt that is not secured against an asset. For example, a mortgage is a debt secured against an asset, being a house. If you fail to pay your mortgage, your house will be taken of you. An unsecured debt is that of a loan or credit card bill which is not backed up by an asset.
Can a student loan be considered a unsecured debt?
A student loan is an unsecured debt. To be secured, there needs to be something, generally phyisical (but not always), that can be taken (repossessed), and sold to satisfy the debt if it isn't paid. Kinda' hard to take back an education!
If a car is reaffirmed and the secured to lender amount is 7500 and 3086 is unsecured is the secured paid under bankruptcy or owed by the buyer?
Reaffirmation of a secured loan means the borrower is responsible for repaying the entire debt. Not certain what "3086 is unsecured" means.
Should Debt Consolidation Loans be Unsecured?
A debt consolidation loan is an excellent way to restructure your debt so that it becomes less of a burden. Debt consolidation loans are used to pay off all your other debt so that you only owe the debt to a single source. The new loan generally has lower monthly payments and often a lower interest rate, making it easier to pay off. Debt consolidations loans can be unsecured or secured. An unsecured loan has no collateral to back it up, which means that it typically has higher interest rates than a secured loan. The advantage is that you don't have to risk losing an important asset.
What is an unsecured loan used for?
The difference between an unsecured loan and a secured loan is very big if for some reason bankruptcy is declared or the loan cannot pay repaid. Secured means that the buyer still needs to repay and unsecured mean he doesn't if bankruptcy is declared.
What is the difference between secured and unsecured loan?
A secured loan would be a car loan for example. The car is used as collateral for the loan. A signature loan would be an unsecured loan. The only thing the lender would do is look at your credit worthiness and make you a loan based on you simply saying you'll pay them back.
What is the difference between a secured loan and a unsecured loan?
A secured loan is a loan where you have to provide some form of collateral. An unsecured loan is where you do not but the interest is very high and typically is not provided by legitimate financial institutions.
Are secured loans better to get than unsecured ones?
With a secured loan, you are able to borrow more money than with an unsecured loan. It would depend on how much you needed to be loaned. Most institutions offer both, however, I would go with a secured loan.
How does a secured loan differ from an unsecured loan?
A secured loan is a loan that some monetary interest (money or property of value) attached to the loan to insure its repayment. If the loan is not repaid, the monetary interest becomes the property of the loaning party. A unsecured loan does not have a monetary interest attachment.
What does it mean when a debt or a loan is personally secured?
When a debt or loan is personally secured, it means that the person who took out the loan has used something as security in case they default on the loan. A mortgage is an example of a secured loan.
What is a non secured loan?
An unsecured loan is a loan that is not backed by collateral. Also known as a signature loan or personal loan. Unsecured loans are based solely upon the borrower's credit rating.
