What does recourse state mean?

A recourse state refers to a legal framework in which lenders have the right to pursue repayment from borrowers beyond the collateral secured for a loan. If a borrower defaults, the lender can seek to recover the remaining debt through the borrower's other assets or income. This contrasts with a non-recourse state, where the lender's recovery is limited only to the collateral itself. Recourse loans typically carry higher risk for borrowers, as they can face greater financial liability.