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Chapter 17 BM
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Term | Definition |
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Bank | A financial institution must accept demand deposits, make consumer and commercial loans, and buy and sell currency and government securities. |
Commercial Loan | A loan made to a business. |
Consumer Loan | A loan made to an individual for personal use. |
Nonbank | Primary purpose of an institution is to offer financial products and services other than deposits and loans. |
Check | A written order requiring the financial institution to pay previously deposited money to a third party on demand. |
Endorsement | The payee's signature on the back of the check. |
Unsecured Loan | A loan that is not backed up by collateral. |
Secured Loan | A loan backed up by something of value owned by the borrower. |
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) | Transferring money by computer rather than by check. |
Direct Deposit | The electronic transfer of a paycheck directly from the employer's bank account into the employee's bank account. |
Savings Account | A time deposit account that allows customers to make deposits, earn interest, and make withdrawals at any time without financial penalties. |
Certificate of Deposit (CD) | A time deposit account that requires a specified minimum deposit for a fixed period at a fixed interest rate. |
Prime Rate | The lowest rate |