what is an unsecured debt
An unsecured debt is an obligation or debt that does not have specific property (like your house or car) serving as collateral for payment of the debt. If you fail to make payment on an unsecured debt, the creditor cannot take any of your property without first suing you and getting a court judgment. (There are a few exceptions to this rule.). A secured debt, on the other hand, has a piece of property serving as collateral for the debt.