Michigan Collections Manager License Practice Test

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What is the risk of loss or damage to collateral defined as?

On the secured party
On the debtor to the extent of deficiency
Shared equally between parties
Assumed by the courts

The correct answer is: On the debtor to the extent of deficiency

The risk of loss or damage to collateral is defined as being on the debtor to the extent of deficiency because, in secured transactions, the debtor retains certain responsibilities regarding the collateral even after it has been pledged to the secure party. If the collateral is damaged or lost, and its value is reduced to the point where it is less than the amount owed to the secured party, the debtor is accountable for that deficiency. This means that, should the collateral's value not cover the outstanding obligation in the event of default, the debtor bears the risk of that loss. In this context, the secured party is protected to the extent that they have a claim against the collateral, but their rights are limited by the condition of the collateral at the time a deficiency occurs. Other options reflect different understandings of responsibility in secured transactions that do not accurately capture the specific assignment of risk outlined by the Uniform Commercial Code, which governs secured transactions, including the obligations and responsibilities of involved parties regarding collateral.