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Business - Ch 8
Borrowing
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Borrowing | Getting a sum of money from a financial institution which must be paid back with interest. |
| Loan | A sum of money that is borrowed from a financial institution and then paid back in instalments. |
| Mid-term loan | Repaid over one to five years, with interest. |
| Long-term loan | Repaid over more than five years, with interest. |
| Collateral | Something of value that the borrower promises to give to the lender in the event of non-payment. |
| Guarantor | A person who agrees to pay the loan if the applicant is unable to pay. |
| Mortgage | A loan for a house or other property, repaid in instalments over a long period of time, such as 20 or 30 years. |
| Credit rating | History of paying back borrowed money. |
| APR | The annual rate charged on a loan. |
| Hire purchase | Allows a person to use a product while they are paying it off. |
| Leasing | Using goods for a short period of time without ever owning them (renting). |
| Debt | A sum of money that is owed or overdue. |
| Arrears | An account where payments are late or unpaid. |