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Is a Title Loan Unsecured?

When acquiring a title loan, there are two types that an inquirer may obtain. There are both secure and unsecured loans.  Knowing the difference between secure and unsecured loans is quite important, as each has very distinct differences. The biggest difference is that a secure loan requires collateral.

There are many valuable assets a person could use as collateral and many different types of loans that require some form of collateral. Title loans require a car title to be used as collateral, so a title loan is secure.

If you would like to know more about secured and unsecured loans, then keep reading to learn more.

What is an Unsecured Loan?

An unsecured loan is “issued and supported only by the borrower’s creditworthiness, rather than by any type of collateral.” So if you acquire any type of loan without the use of collateral, then that loan is considered unsecured.

Unsecured loans can come in many different forms, such as:

  • Credit Cards
  • Student Loans
  • Personal Loans

Since there is no collateral involved with an unsecured loan, lenders must use a different method of approval.  To get approved for an unsecured loan, a lender bases eligibility on the borrower’s ability to repay the loan.

There are several factors that lenders look at in order to approve you:

  • Your Credit Score/History: To even be considered for an unsecured loan, you will first have to possess good credit. Lenders will check your credit history to see if you’ve successfully paid off other loans in the past. If you have a score of 670 or higher, then you will most likely be approved.
  • Your Income: Lenders need to know you can pay back your title loan. Each lender is different when it comes to providing proof of income. Some lenders may require a pay stub, a W-2, or your recent tax return. There are many documents you can use to provide proof of income so ask your lender what they require from you.

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What is a Secured Loan?

A secured loan is a loan backed by collateral. Collateral can be just about any asset, including a home loan, title loan, or even stocks. The idea behind a secured loan is that by offering up assets, such as a vehicle, borrowers can more easily obtain the emergency funds they need.

But your home and car are not the only assets that can be used as collateral.

The following can also be used to apply for a secure loan:

  • Bank accounts (checking/saving)
  • Other vehicles (trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, etc.)
  • Insurance policies (life insurance)
  • High-end collectibles and other valuables

With a title loan, a lien is placed on the vehicle title. This gives the lender the legal right to take ownership of your vehicle if your loan defaults or you cannot repay the loan. Due to the security of the vehicle, title loans are considered low-risk for the lender.

At Max Cash, we wish to help you in any way that we can.  That is we try and guide you through the process of getting a loan. Be it a title loan, business loan, commercial loan, or just refinancing, we are here to help.

Though, we don’t lend money directly, we have agents available who will try and match you with the best lender possible. We have partnerships with reputable lenders across the nation and can do all of the tedious research work for you.

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By Blake Halmerssen

Blake is a seasoned financial analyst. As the head financial writer for the Max Cash blog, he is committed to providing readers with financial literacy and advice.

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