What is a CD- or Share-Secured loan?

A CD- or Share-Secured loan is when you borrow money against your savings or a CD. The funds in the savings account or CD are kept on hold until the loan is paid. As the loan balance goes down, more money becomes available within the savings or CD. These loans generally provide a lower interest rate (2% above the rate the CD or Savings is currently earning), and are a great way to build credit or re-establish good credit.