1. Credit Terms

2. Credit
Money borrowed for a variety of purposes. You, as the borrower, pay interest for the use of the money and are obligated to repay it at a pre-set date. It includes things such as:
credit cards
bank loans
financing
lines of credit

3. Credit overdraft protection leases student loans personal loans
The cost is the specified interest rate. The higher the interest rate or the longer the term of the loan, the higher the cost.

4. Credit
In short, credit is receiving money or services with a promise to pay later.

5. Character
This refers to a person’s reputation for honesty and dependability in paying debts.

6. Capacity
This is the ability to pay a debt. A lender must consider the borrower’s present income as well as the expenses he or she may have.

7. Capital/Collateral
This means the wealth the borrower owns. The things that make up capital include:
house
car
furniture
appliances
savings
investments

8. Capital/Collateral insurance policies other personal effects
Ownership of such assets indicates that a person manages money wisely and saves a portion of their income. If anything happens to them or their income, these possessions can be used to pay off the debts.

9. Capital/Collateral
When getting a loan, you might be required to name an asset (such as your car) as collateral, which your lender could claim if you fail to make payments on the loan.

10. Credit Rating
An ongoing record of how well you manage debt. This record is kept on file and the local credit bureau. Lenders check your credit rating before agreeing to loan you money.

11. Credit Bureau
Collects information on whether bills and loan payments are paid; provides a rating of risk, dependent on the person’s “character”.

12. Co-signer
Any person, with established credit, that is willing to help someone else get credit (a loan or a credit card). If the borrower defaults (fails to make payments as described in the loan agreement) on the loan, then the co-signer will have to pay.

13. Assignment
Using Google, search the Internet for advantages and disadvantages of credit.
Using the poster paper and markers provided, create a poster that lists advantages and disadvantages of credit. Choose three advantages and three disadvantages for your poster.
Your poster will be presented to the class, so make it look neat.