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Which describes the difference between secured and unsecured credit?

Secured credit is backed by an asset equal to the value of a loan, while unsecured credit is not guaranteed by a material object.
Unsecured credit is backed by an asset equal to the value of a loan, while secured credit is not guaranteed by a material object.
Secured credit is risky because banks cannot seize assets, while unsecured credit is less risky because it is backed by material objects.
Unsecured credit enables lenders to seize an asset if a loan is not paid, while secured credit prohibits lenders from taking material objects.

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The first statement is correct.

Secured credit is backed by collateral (an asset) that the lender can seize if you default; unsecured credit has no specific asset guaranteeing the loan.