The most important term in any loan agreement isn’t the interest rate—it’s the recourse clause. This single detail defines your personal risk and can mean the difference between a safe, simple transaction and a decision that puts your entire financial life in jeopardy.
Most people are only familiar with “recourse” loans. These are the standard for mortgages, auto loans, and personal bank loans.
At Borro, all our loans are “non-recourse.” Understanding this difference is the key to understanding the safety and confidentiality we provide.
The Problem: What is a “Recourse” Loan?
A recourse loan gives the lender “recourse” to all of your personal assets in the event of a default.
Let’s use an example. Imagine you take out a recourse loan for $100,000, secured by a classic car. If you default on that loan, the lender will, of course, seize the car. But what if the car’s value has dropped, and it only sells for $80,000 at auction?
You are now personally “on the hook” for the $20,000 difference.
The lender can—and will—come after you for that $20,000. They can do this by:
- Suing you in court.
- Garnishing your wages.
- Placing a lien on your home.
- Seizing money from your bank accounts.
To make matters worse, the entire process—from the loan application (hard credit pull) to the default and the subsequent collections—is reported to credit agencies, destroying your credit score for years.
The Solution: What is a “Non-Recourse” Loan?
A non-recourse loan is a fundamentally safer and more civilized financial tool.
With a non-recourse loan, the only thing the lender has a claim to is the specific asset you pledged as collateral. Your personal finances are never at risk.
Let’s replay the same scenario with a non-recourse loan from Borro.
You get a $100,000 loan against your classic car. For any reason, you choose not to repay the loan. You simply “walk away.” Borro takes possession of the car, and the transaction is over.
Even if the car’s value has dropped to $80,000, you owe nothing.
- There are no lawsuits.
- There are no collections calls.
- There is no impact on your credit score.
The loan is 100% private and is never reported to any credit bureau. The “risk” is limited only to the single asset you decided to pledge.
Borro Non-Recourse vs. Traditional Recourse Loan
| Feature | Traditional Recourse Loan | Borro Non-Recourse Loan |
| What’s at Risk? | Your collateral plus your home, income, & other assets. | Only the single asset you pledged. |
| Credit Score Impact? | Yes. A hard pull on application and default is reported. | None. The loan is 100% private and confidential. |
| If You Default? | The lender can sue you for any remaining balance. | The transaction is settled. You owe nothing. |
| Personal Liability? | Yes. You are personally liable for the full amount. | No. You have zero personal liability. |
The Ultimate Financial Flexibility
A non-recourse loan puts you in complete control. It removes all the fear and pressure from the borrowing process.
It gives you the flexibility to access the liquidity in your luxury assets with absolute peace of mind, knowing that your personal finances, your credit, and your other investments are completely safe and untouched.
This is the Borro advantage.
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