A lien is a creditor’s legal right or claim to your property. The purpose of a lien is to hold a property item — it doesn’t have to be a house — as collateral for a loan or debt. If you don’t pay off ...

Achieve reports that liens grant creditors rights to property if debts are unpaid, with options for removal through payment ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

You might think you’d know if you have a lien on your property. But liens can often go undetected until a crucial time — like when you’re getting ready to sell your house. That’s why it’s important to ...