Collateral is an asset used to secure a loan. When you pledge collateral, the lender takes on less risk — which means they can offer you a better rate and access to significantly larger capital amounts than unsecured products allow.
When you pledge an asset as collateral, your lender has the right — in the event you stop making loan payments — to take possession of the collateral and sell it to recover the outstanding balance. The primary benefit to you is access to larger loan amounts at more favorable terms.
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