What is the difference between secured and unsecured creditors?

In the State of Hawaii, the difference between secured and unsecured creditors is the enforcement of repayment of debt. A secured creditor is a creditor who has provided some form of security such as a collateral or property to be returned if the loan is not paid back. This means that the creditor has taken legal action against the debtor, such as a lien or mortgage, and is in a position to collect the debt in full if it is not paid back. An unsecured creditor, on the other hand, does not have any legal action to collect the debt, and takes a greater risk of not being repaid in full. In the event of bankruptcy, secured creditors are first in line to receive compensation. Unsecured creditors have to wait until after the debts of the secured creditors have been paid off. Unsecured creditors may have their claims subject to a repayment plan, which allows some creditors to be partially paid back what is owed.

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