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consumer loans vs mortgages
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here's a good definition of a consumer loan: what is a consumer loan? as@pete b. pointed out, there are some states (california loves to be the oddball, doesn't it?) that treat some loans in a more unconventional manner, but the gist of it is that a consumer loan is normally unsecured, meaning there's no collateral or lien associated with it.  a signature loan would be a good example of a consumer loan.  many times, loans made by non-banks (finance companies that loan for consumer purchases, for instance) would be considered to be consumer loans. i hope this helps. good luck!
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