Secured Debt vs Unsecured Debt

In the current climate of easy credit we are frequently bombarded with unsolicited offers of loans in a variety of guises. Offers will often mention "secured debt" and "unsecured debt". Unfortunately, they aren't talking about your personal security!

Unsecured debt is money that you owe on a 'promise to repay basis' without having had to pledge security, in the form of a deposit of some kind. Most debts for services (telephone, electricity, gas etc.) fall into this category, along with some credit card debts. Although, there are some credit cards secured by deposit, to ensure repayment of the outstanding balance. This kind of credit card tends to be targeted to the customer who has a limited credit history, who may otherwise not qualify for the traditional unsecured credit card.

Secured debt is backed by real or personal property and is usually the subject of a more complex contractual agreement. If you agree to a secured loan, you give the creditor the right to acquire the property on which it was secured, either in part or in full, as a repayment of the debt upon the event of default. Most homes are bought by mortgage, a form of secured debt. If repayments are not made according to the contract, then the mortgage company has the right to take the home.

Companies requiring security are simply looking after themselves. There is nothing wrong with this, and many loans would not be extended without legal assurance that the monies could be recovered in some way if you stopped making regular payments. The main issue is that you understand the difference between the two types of debt - secured debt and unsecured debt — and remain in full knowledge and control of your finances at all time.

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