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Secured Loan

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A loan backed by collateral that the lender can claim if the borrower defaults.

Example

Example: Suppose you take out a $300,000 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%. Understanding secured loan helps you see how your monthly payment of approximately $1,896 is structured — and how this concept affects your total cost over the life of the loan. Use our mortgage calculator to see how secured loan impacts your specific situation.

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