Introduction To Credit Personal Finance
What is Credit? Money borrowed to buy something now, with the agreement to pay later.
Credit Vocabulary Debtor PPerson who borrows money. Creditor PPerson who loans the money. Capital UUsed to qualify for credit. Personal property. Collateral PProperty pledged to assure repayment.
Money Side of Credit Principal Amount borrowed Interest Money charged for loan. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) The cost of credit, expressed as a yearly percentage.
Types of Credit -Open-Ended Credit- Open 30 Day Full balance paid each month. Revolving Credit Borrower can pay all or some of the balance. Must pay minimum.
Types of Credit Closed-End Credit Loan for a specific amount of money and time. Service Credit Use of a service now, pay for it later. Examples: Utilities Doctors Hospitals Dry Cleaner
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