“secured creditor”
This page shows official legal definitions of “secured creditor” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
Australia
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A creditor who holds a mortgage, charge or lien on the property of the debtor.
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United States
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A secured creditor is an individual or business that holds a claim against the debtor that is secured by a lien on property of the estate. The property subject to the lien is the secured creditor's collateral.
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