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HendricksCreditVocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Creditor | Who a person owes the money to. |
| Capital | net worth, access to assets |
| Principal | most important, influential |
| Collateral | property, such as securities. |
| Finance charge | total cost of borrowing money or using credit |
| Debt collector (collection) | When the creditor pursues the debtor for the money. |
| Credit bureau - | Company that collects info relating to credit ratings of individuals. |
| Character | A borrower's credit history |
| Credit report | History of your credit record |
| Capacity | A business’s ability to repay a loan, or individuals ability to manage their finances. |
| Credit History | History of you repaying loans and bills. |
| Credit rating | Score given to someone based on how they repay things like loans. |
| 20/10 rule | Debt under 20% of annual income, 10% under monthly income |
| Debtor | Someone who owes money |
| Bankruptcy | When someone has no money they file for bankruptcy. |
| Secured Loans | When a loan uses an asset as collateral |
| Unsecured Loans | Loan that doesn’t require collateral. |
| Reaffirmation | When a debtor agrees to pay a debt that would otherwise cause bankruptcy. |
| Involuntary bankruptcy | When the creditor forced bankruptcy upon the debtor |
| Voluntary bankruptcy | Legal process where a debtor initiates bankruptcy with a court. |
| Discharged debts | A debt that a debtor no longer has to pay. |
| Liquidation | Selling assets to generate cash. |
| Reorganization | Changing a business structure or finances. |