Security Interest

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Security Interest?

A security interest arises when a borrower agrees in a security agreement that the lender (the secured party) may take specified collateral owned by the borrower if he/she defaults on the loan.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Security Transactions And Mortgages terms:

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