A lien is a property right held by a creditor to secure the creditor’s right to payment from the borrower.
If the borrower defaults on the loan, the creditor can take the property (the "collateral") through a foreclosure or repossession. Once the creditor is paid in full, the lien is released and the borrower owns the property free and clear.
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