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Argylls 8 HLH
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Credit | An arrangement to receive cash, goods, services now and pay for them now and pay for them in the future. |
| Creditor | An entity that lends money. |
| Closed-end credit | Credit as a on e-time loan that you will pay back over a specified period of time in payments of equal amounts. |
| line of credit | the maximum amount of money a creditor will allow a credit user borrow. |
| What are four kinds of loans? | Inexpensive, medium-priced, expensive, and home equity loans. |
| finance charge | the total dollar amount you pay to use credit. |
| grace period | a time during which no finance charges will be added to your account. |
| What are three kinds of credit cards? | Debit card, cobranding, and smart card. |
| APR | Annual Percentage Rate |
| net income | the income you receive |
| collateral | a form of security to help guarantee that the creditor will be repaid. |
| simple interest | the interest computed only on the principal, the amount that you borrow. |
| credit rating | a measure of a person's ability and willingness to make credit payments on time. |
| cosigning | loan means that you agree to be responsible for the loan payments if the other person fails to do so. |
| bankruptcy | a legal process in which some or all of the assets of the debtor are distributed among the creditors. |
| minimum monthly payment | the smallest amount you can pay and remain a borrower in good standing. |
| what are the five Cs of credit. | character, capacity, capital, collateral, and conditions. |
| open-end credit | credit as a loan with a certain limit on the amount of money you can borrow for a variety of goods and services. |
| What is an advantage of credit? | Lets you enjoy goods and services now and pay for them later. |
| What is a disadvantage of credit? | Credit is a temptation to buy more than you can afford. |