Definition of collateral

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TeachMeFinance.com - explain collateral



collateral -- Property, stocks , bonds , savings accounts, life insurance and current business assets - any or all of which may be held or assumed to insure repayment of a loan.

another definition...

Collateral -- Property pledged as security for a loan to ensure repayment of a loan.

another definition...

collateral -- something of value that is pledged as security for a loan. The lender can repossess the collateral if the loan is not repaid.

historic definition...

Collateral -- A security pledged for the payment of a loan or an obligation.



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