Collateral
Last updated 2026-08-01
FTC
Updated 2026-08-01
An asset that is pledged as security for a loan. The borrower risks losing the asset if the loan is not repaid according to the terms of the loan agreement. In the case of a mortgage, the collateral would be the house and real property.
FTC Real Estate Terms
FTC · pp. 4–5
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