A real estate term for a real or personal property that is used to secure a loan. If the debt isn’t paid, the lender can sell the collateral in order to recoup the outstanding principal and interest on the loan.
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A real estate term for a real or personal property that is used to secure a loan. If the debt isn’t paid, the lender can sell the collateral in order to recoup the outstanding principal and interest on the loan.