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Definition · Glossary

Unsecured loan

In plain English

A loan not tied to any asset. If you default, the lender cannot automatically seize property — instead they can take legal action. Unsecured loans include most personal loans and credit cards.

Example

A £5,000 personal loan with no security — you're approved based on your credit score alone.

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