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A secured debt or secured claim is one where the lender has some sort of collateral. A car loan or home mortgage would be the most common examples, but other debts may be secured as well, especially in business settings.
If you are desperate to borrow money but you have bad credit, you may be tempted to get a car title loan. These loans require you to pledge your vehicle as collateral for the loan. They are not legal in all states, but where they are, they usually lend up to 25% of the value of the car or truck you own free and clear.