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epf terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lien | A legal right or interest that a lender has in the borrower's property, granted until the debt obligation is satisfied. |
| Credit limit | The maximum amount of credit that a lender will extend to a borrower. |
| Line of credit | A flexible loan from a financial institution that allows the borrower to draw funds up to a specified limit. |
| Liquidation | The process of selling off assets to pay debts. |
| Low credit rating | A poor assessment of a borrower's creditworthiness, often resulting in higher interest rates. |
| Minimum amount due | The smallest amount that must be paid on a credit account to avoid penalties. |
| Minimum payment | The least amount of money that must be paid on a credit card account each month. |
| Mortgage | A loan specifically used to purchase real estate, secured by the property itself. |
| Mortgage brokers/lenders | Individuals or companies that help borrowers find and secure mortgage loans. |
| Overspending | Exceeding one's budget or financial limits, often leading to debt. |
| Ownership | The state of having legal rights to a property or asset. |
| Pawn ticket | A receipt given by a pawn shop to a customer who pawns an item. |
| Payday loans | Short-term, high-interest loans typically due on the borrower's next payday. |
| Penalty | A fee imposed for violating the terms of a loan or credit agreement. |
| PIN | Personal Identification Number; a numeric password used to authenticate a user. |
| Predatory lending | The practice of lenders targeting vulnerable borrowers with unfair loan terms. |
| Prepayment | The act of paying off a loan before its due date. |
| Promotional Rate | A temporary interest rate offered to attract borrowers. |
| Repossession | The act of taking back property by a lender when the borrower defaults on a loan. |
| Revolving credit | A type of credit that allows the borrower to use credit repeatedly up to a limit. |