Which of the following best describes 'collateral'?

A type of loan

An asset pledged against a loan

A form of interest

A government subsidy

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B. An asset pledged against a loan

Collateral is an asset that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan. It may be seized if the loan is not repaid.

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