Vermont Determining Value of Collateral Amount of Allowed Secured Claim is a process in which a creditor can secure a debt with a collateral asset, such as a vehicle, home, or other property. This allows the creditor to protect their investment by ensuring that if the borrower defaults on the loan, the creditor has the right to seize the collateral in order to recover the amount of the loan. This process involves the creditor assessing the value of the collateral and then determining the amount of the allowed secured claim. There are two main types of Vermont Determining Value of Collateral Amount of Allowed Secured Claim: the fair market value and the replacement cost. The fair market value is the amount of money that the collateral would be worth if it were sold on the open market. The replacement cost is the cost of replacing the collateral with a similar item. Both of these values are used to calculate the amount of allowed secured claim.