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Credit Basics

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Definition
Credit is...   with the promise to pay back the determined amount of money in the future.  
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Individuals must pay back...   in separate payments  
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Credit availability is based on...   trust  
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What are three credit sources?   Private mortgage companies Automobile dealership Depository Institutions Government  
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How are you spending future income when using credit?   Because you don't have the money at the moment  
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What can happen if credit is not managed responsibly?   Create financial stress and negatively impact quality of life  
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What are three benefits to using money saved instead of credit?   No interest No contract Not spending future income  
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What is a disadvantage of using money saved instead of credit?   Credit cards have more security  
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Why is reading a contract carefully important and what a person should consider?   You need to know how and when you need to pay back  
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What is the recommended amount you should borrow?   Less than 20% of annual net income Monthly-Less than 10% of monthly net income  
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Closed-end credit   Extended line of credit established in advance  
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Open-end credit   Loan which the borrower must repay the amount in a specified number of equal payments  
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Payday loan   short term loan that provides immediate cash by securing a borrower's written check  
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Rent-to-own   Borrower leases tangible items with the condition that the item will be owned by the renter if the borrower does not fulfill his/her contract  
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Title loan   Gives the lender their automobile or personal property in exchange for cash  
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Pawn loan   (2) Gives the leder their automobile or personal property in exchange for cash  
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Refund anticipation loan   Lender gives borrower a loan based upon their anticipated tax fund  
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Credit application   A form requesting information about a credit applicant  
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Credit limit   a limit on a credit card that cannot be exceeded  
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Minimum payment   3-3.5% of your total bill  
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APR   Annual Percentage Rate  
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Debit card   a plastic card that is electronically connected to a bank account  
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Late payment fee   a fee when you have to many late payments  
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Over-the limit fee   a fee when you go over your credit limit too many times  
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Penalty APR   A higher interest on your APR  
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