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What Is the Difference Between Secured Debt and Unsecured Debt?<\/div>\n
Understanding the difference between secured debt and unsecured debt is easier than you think. Think of the word \u201csecured\u201d as the old-fashioned way of saying \u201ctied.\u201d You would never tell someone to secure their shoes so they do not trip on their laces, but think of the word \u201csecured\u201d in that sense.<\/div>\n
A mortgage is \u201csecured\u201d because it is \u201ctied\u201d to the house. You make monthly mortgage payments to the mortgage company. If you do not make your monthly mortgage payments at some point the mortgage company will foreclose on the house. A car note is \u201csecured\u201d because it is \u201ctied\u201d to the car. You make monthly payments to the automobile financing company. If you do not make your monthly payments at some point the automobile financing company will repossess the vehicle.<\/div>\n
Contrast this with unsecured debt such as credit cards, medical bills, deficiencies on automobiles which have been repossessed, a deficiency on a house which has been foreclosed, personal loans, payday loans, judgments, and lawsuits. In this case the debt is not \u201ctied\u201d to any tangible item of value. When the debt is unsecured the creditor is not looking to take the items back, they want the payments.<\/div>\n
Although credit cards are usually unsecured, there is an exception if it is an \u201cin-store\u201d card. Depending on what you purchased with an \u201cin-store\u201d card, you may have created what is known as a \u201cpurchase money security interest\u201d, in which you would have to either continue to make the payments or return the item you purchased.<\/div>\n
The above information is a general overview and is not intended to be used as legal advice. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, the best thing to do is call our office at 248-557-3645 and schedule a free consultation so you can receive advice which is tailored to your specific circumstances.<\/div>\n
By: Michael Benkstein, Esq.<\/div>\n
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The Law Offices of Joumana Kayrouz, PLLC<\/div>\n
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