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Pawn shops are businesses that loan money that is secured by property the person who wants the loan provides in order to secure the loan. If the loan is not paid, the property is forfeited to the lender. Generally, items given for security must have a value of several times that of the amount of the money loaned. The rate of interest pawn shops charge is high, but not illegal.
