Unsecured debt like credit cards or medical bills do not have any connection to property, and the creditors risk losing all their returns if the debtor becomes insolvent . Because of this, unsecured debt is very expensive, carrying often more than double the interest rates of secured debt .
Are secured loans easier to get? Generally speaking, yes. Because you're usually putting your home as a guarantee for payments, the lender will see you as less of a risk, and they'll rely less on your credit history and credit score to make the judgement.
If you file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your secured debt may be discharged, but the lender is also able to repossess the property that secured the debt. In other words, if you have a mortgage on your home and file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the mortgage debt may be discharged but the lender can take back your home.