Equitable Lien


Definition of "Equitable lien"

Barbara Amstadter
  The McMonigle Group Corp

Right of property owner to have his or her property used in satisfying a loan.
Written contract of court judgment placing a lien on a parcel of property as collateral for a loan. An equitable lien may be applied as a matter of fairness and equity.


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