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Underwriting
The process of evaluating a loan application to determine the risk involved for the lender. Underwriting involves an analysis of the borrower's creditworthiness and the quality of the property itself.

Unsecured Loan
A loan that is not backed by collateral.

Usury
Interest charged in excess of the legal rate established by law.