Quiz 3.1 - 3.4 Flashcards
(35 cards)
Credit
Purchasing something that you don’t pay for immediately
Creditor
An organization or person that extends credit to a consumer
Debtor
A person who uses credit
Assets
Everything you own (home, car, bank account, etc.)
Earning Power
Your ability to earn money now and in the future (want to have enough income to repay debt)
Credit Reporting Agency
Compiles records on all users of credit. Gives to creditors before debtors can use credit.
Credit Rating
Report card where creditor rates how well you met your financial obligations to a credit reporting agency
Fico Score
credit score ranging from 300-850, summarizing the probability that debtors will repay their debts. 850 is good
Installment Plan
Paying for merch or service over a period of time
Down Payment
Initial amount paid on an installment plan at time of purchase
Deferred Payment Plans
Payment over a period of time but interest is not charged if everything is paid on time
Layaway Plans
Customer doesn’t receive the product until it is fully paid for
Promissory Note
Document that must be signed that details the conditions of a loan. Signing it is promising to pay back your loan
Principal
The initial loan amount that you borrow is the principle
APR
Annual Percentage Rate - interest rate you pay per year
Cosigner
Person who will pay back the loan if the borrower can’t
Life Insurance
Covers the borrower’s loans in the event that the borrower dies
Prepayment Privilege
allows borrowers to pay before the due date to reduce interest
Prepayment Penalty
borrowers must pay a fee if they want to pay back the entire loan before the due date
Wage Assignment
Voluntary deduction from employees paycheck used to pay off loans
Wage Garnishment
involuntary form of wage assignment, usually ordered by the court
Balloon Payment
Last monthly loan on some payments can be much higher than the rest
Lending Institution
Organization that extends loans
Collateral
Customer who needs money leaves a small personal belonging while they are paying off the loan