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Security Agreement

by | Feb 10, 2026

In real estate and commercial finance, a security agreement is a contract between a debtor and a secured party that creates a security interest in personal property. It is governed by the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.

The security agreement identifies the collateral and the obligations being secured. Once properly executed and perfected, it gives the secured party enforceable rights in the collateral in the event of default.