An attachment is a legal seizure of property to force payment of a debt. It occurs when a court issues an order allowing a creditor to take possession of a debtor's property as a means to secure payment of a monetary judgment.
A leasehold mortgage is a lien placed on a tenant’s interest in real estate, usually a long-term lease, to provide security for the repayment of a loan.
A lien is a legal claim or right against a property that is used as security for the payment of a debt, judgment, mortgage, or taxes. It serves as an encumbrance and imposes restrictions on transferring the property until the debt is satisfied.
A lienholder is an individual or entity that holds a lien on a property, thus having a legal right or claim against the property as a security for a debt or obligation.
A spreading agreement is a financial arrangement that extends collateral over multiple properties, often used to secure additional loans or consolidate existing loans.
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