Credit card debt is by far the most common type of unsecured debt. If you fail to make credit card payments, the card issuer cannot repossess the items you purchased.
Secured debt is a creditor 's claim that is secured by a lien on the debtor 's property . This lien can be established either by the debtor's agreement or involuntarily through a court judgment or tax obligation . Some examples include mortgages , equity lines of credit , and vehicle and equipment loans .