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futchcreditvocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Creditor | One to whom debt is owed |
| Capital | Most serious |
| Collateral | Something that you promise to give someone if you cannot pay back a loan |
| Principal | Coming before all others in importance |
| Finance charge | Total dollar cost of consumer credit |
| Debt collector (collection) | Someone who tries to get money from someone that owes debt |
| Credit bureau | Credit reporting agency |
| Character | Borrower’s history |
| Credit report | Summary of a person’s credit history |
| Capacity | The maximum amount or number that can be contained |
| Credit history | Detailed record |
| Credit rating | Assessment by a credit bureau of a borrower’s ability |
| 20/10 rule | 20% annual limit, 10% monthly limit |
| Debtor | One who owes debt |
| Bankruptcy | Legal process for individuals or businesses that are unable to repay their debts |
| Secured loans | Type of credit backed by an asset |
| Unsecured loan | A loan that doesn’t require the borrower to pledge collateral |
| Reaffirmation | The act of reaffirming something or the condition of being reaffirmed |
| Involuntary bankruptcy | A legal proceeding initiated by creditors to force a debtor into bankruptcy |
| Voluntary bankruptcy | Individuals or business that cannot pay their debts |
| Liquidation | To convert (assets) into cash |
| Reorganization | Creating a new plan |