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1. Debt

   Linked via "secured creditors"

   Unsecured Debt
   This debt lacks specific collateral. Creditors rely solely on the debtor's general creditworthiness and promise to repay. Examples include most credit card balances and unsecured corporate bonds. The priority of repayment for unsecured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings is generally subordinate to [secured creditors](/entries/secured-cred…

2. Debt

   Linked via "secured creditors"

   Subordination and Priority
   In financial restructurings, the order in which claimants are repaid is paramount. A general hierarchy, often termed the Cascade of Claims, places secured creditors first, followed by various classes of unsecured creditors (senior versus junior), and finally equity holders. The determination of 'seniority' often depends on the precise wording of the indenture agreement and the jurisdiction's interp…