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Loans are used by people all over the world who are finding the money to pay for various items, but cannot afford the money otherwise. They are usually made up of monetary assest and are handed out by banks and other financial institutions with the recipient agreeing to pay back the loan by a certain date, with interest. In some cases, the recipient will attach an asset to the agreement as collateral for the loan – in the case of a mortgage loan, the house can be resold if the borrower defaults on repayments. This allows the financial institution some kind of security, with the ability to retrieve their money and coming out of the transaction unharmed.

If the borrower has a good credit rating, it is possible for them to get an unsecured loan where no collateral is attached. These are clearly more risky, hence the need for a good credit rating. In these cases, interest is often much higher as well, once again ensuring the bank or financial institution security.



The interest on loans help banks make money and as a result, handing out loans is a large source of revenue for these financial organisations.