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Encyclopedia > Unsecured loan

Unsecured loans are loans that are not guaranteed with any asset, so that the risk of repossession does not exist. Though the lender can still take legal action in order to recover the money, such a legal process would be significantly longer and more expensive than with secured loans. A loan is a type of debt. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... In business and accounting an asset is anything owned which can produce future economic benefit, whether in possession or by right to take possession, by a person or a group acting together, e. ... Repossession is generally used to refer to a financial institution taking back an object that was either used as collateral or rented or leased in a transaction. ...


Typical unsecured loans are credit card debt, bank overdrafts, and personal loans. Credit cards A credit card system is a type of retail transaction settlement and credit system, named after the small plastic card issued to users of the system. ... A loan is a type of debt. ...

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Credit card debt

In 2002, the average American households with only one credit card had $9,000 in debt. [1] Credit cards are to be repaid within a month and when they are not are considered debt and the consumer is charged interest by the credit card companies.


Bank overdrafts

When a customer withdraws more money than is in their bank account, the money owed to the bank is called a bank overdraft.


Personal checks

Many financial institutions offer personal unsecured loans to individuals needing quick cash for major purchases, emergency health bills, etc. [2]


See also

In business and accounting an asset is anything owned which can produce future economic benefit, whether in possession or by right to take possession, by a person or a group acting together, e. ...

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Unsecured Loan Default. Interest Only Unsecured Loan (405 words)
Due to the fact that an unsecured loan is not attached to equity in your home (dissimilar to a secured loan where monthly loan repayments must be paid without defaults, or else lenders could legally sell your home), it becomes a favourite option for loan seekers.
Unsecured loan products tend to be suitable for people who are more conservative in their borrowing - typically an unsecured loan might extend to the £15,000 level, however, loan companies tend to have their own standards and limits as to the size of the loan.
These loans, like secured loans, are flexible in their use (with some restrictions) and it's up to you to decide the period to pay it back.
Fast Unsecured Loans - Alliance & Leicester (325 words)
As one of the UK’s largest lenders, an Alliance and Leicester unsecured loan could be the ideal solution.
We understand that when you are applying for a loan, you’re likely to want fast access to cash and we make the process of applying for a loan both fast and straightforward.
Unsecured loans are available from £1,000 to £20,000 with repayment periods of between 1 and 5 years
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