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7.02
7.02
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Finance
9th Grade
04/18/2013

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Term
APR
Definition
Annual percentage rate; the annual rate of interst that is charged for using credit
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acceleration clause
Definition
A provision in an installment loan contract that gives the seller the right to declare the whole balance due if the buyer misses even one installment payment
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add-on clause
Definition
A loan contract provision that allows purchases to be added to an existing installment loan, with earlier purchases used as security for later ones
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asset
Definition
An item of value you own, including money
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bankruptcy
Definition
Legal relief from repaying certain debts
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balloon payment
Definition
A final loan payment that is much larger than the other installments
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capacity
Definition
A person’s ability repay debt from regular income
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capital
Definition
A person’s finacial resources
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cash credit
Definition
Used to borrow money; often used to purchase goods and services from sellers who do not give credit. Types of cash crdit include installment loans, single-payment loans, and credit card or check credit limits.
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character
Definition
A person’s reputation for honesty and financial history
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closed-end credit
Definition
A one-time extension of credit for a specific amount and period of time
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collateral
Definition
Property that is pledged to guarantee payment of a loan
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collection agency
Definition
A business that collects unpaid debt for other companies or organizations
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cosigner
Definition
A responsible person who signs a loan as a co-borrower and thereby agrees to pay the obligation if the primary borrower fails to do so
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consumer finance company
Definition
Businesses that specialize in making small or personal loans
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credit
Definition
The supplying of money, goods, services at present in exchange for the promise of future payment
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credit counseling
Definition
Guidance provided by trained people who help consumers learn to live within their means
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creditor
Definition
A person or business who supplies money, goods, or services to debtors
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credit bureau/ credit reporting agency
Definition
An organization that keeps a running record of the financial and credit transactions of credit users and the credit worthiness of consumers. They sell information to creditors, landlords, insurers, employers, and other businesses.
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credit history
Definition
A pattern of past behavior in regard to repaying debt
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credit limit
Definition
The maximum amount of credit that a creditor will extend to a borrower
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credit rating
Definition
A creditor’s evaluation of a person’s willingness and ability to pay debts as judged by character, capacity, and capital
Term
credit report
Definition
A record of a particular consumer’s use of credit and account payment patterns
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credit score
Definition
A numerical rating, based on credit report information, that represents one measure of a person’s level of credit worthiness
Term
debt consolidation loan
Definition
A loan that combines all existing debt into a new loan with a more manageable payment schedule
Term
default
Definition
Failure to fulfill the obligations of a loan
Term
delinquent
Definition
Overdue
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down payment
Definition
A portion of a purchase price paid by cash or check at the time of purchase, reducing the amount borrowed
Term
finance charge
Definition
What the consumer pays for the use of credit, including interest charges and any other fees
Term
grace period
Definition
Period of time during which the balance on a credit card may be paid in full to avoid finance charges
Term
garnishment
Definition
The legal witholding of a sum from a person’s wages in order to collect a debt
Term
impulse buying
Definition
Buying items that are not really needed
Term
installment credit
Definition
A form of credit that may be used to purchase expensive items like cars or major appliances. With installment credit, the buyer makes payments in equal dollar amounts that include finance charges.
Term
installment loan
Definition
A loan where you borrow a set amount of money and repay it plus finance charges in a series of scheduled payments
Term
interest
Definition
A fee paid for the opportunity to use someone else’s money over a period of time
Term
lien
Definition
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