A loan backed by collateral. If the borrower defaults, the lender can enforce its security and recover funds from the collateral.
For example, a business borrows $150,000 to buy equipment, and the equipment is used as collateral for the secured loan.
Why it matters: By offering collateral, businesses can access significantly larger loan amounts and lower interest rates than unsecured borrowing.
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