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FLOATING CHARGE Definition & Legal Meaning

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A mortgage on an asset that changes in quantity or value to make sure the loan is repaid. No charge is listed for the owner. If default happens the asset is frozen and sold making the lender the creditor to get the funds for the sale. Refer to fixed charg

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