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Collateral
Assets pledged to secure a loan
Definition
Collateral consists of assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan. If the borrower defaults, the lender can seize and sell the collateral to recover losses. Common collateral includes real estate, securities, and business assets.
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#loan security
#default protection
#lending
#assets
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