This note discusses the types of security available to a lender wishing to take security. It looks at how to create charges, mortgages and pledges, and also looks at liens, quasi-security and sub-security.

For a note looking at issues for a lender to consider when taking security, for example, issues to consider when structuring a security package, documentation and contractual issues, legal issues and issues to consider in relation to perfecting and enforcing security, see Practice note, Issues to consider when taking security.

For a global guide to finance that includes information on taking security in various jurisdictions, see Finance Global Guide.