Security Interest

Charge in Accounting
A charge is a legal interest in property or shares used to secure the payment of money owed, giving the chargee priority over unsecured creditors.
Chattel Paper
Chattel paper is a legal document that shows both a debt and a security interest in or a lease of specific goods. It is essential in transactions involving personal property.
Floating Charge
A floating charge is a security interest over a pool of changing assets of a business, which ‘floats’ until it crystallizes and attaches to specific assets of the company.
Lien
A lien is a legal right or interest that a creditor has in the debtor's property, which lasts until the debt obligation is satisfied. It is a type of encumbrance used to secure the payment of a debt, judgment, mortgage, or taxes.
Secured Transaction
A transaction based on a security agreement that concerns a security interest, whereby personal or real property is pledged as collateral for performance or for a debt.
Security Interest
A Security Interest represents a legal claim or right granted to a lender or secured party over the borrower's property (collateral) which secures the payment or performance of an obligation.

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