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Business - Ch 8
Borrowing
Term | Definition |
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Borrowing | Getting a sum of money from a financial institution which must be paid back with interest. |
Loan | A sum of money that is borrowed from a financial institution and then paid back in instalments. |
Mid-term loan | Repaid over one to five years, with interest. |
Long-term loan | Repaid over more than five years, with interest. |
Collateral | Something of value that the borrower promises to give to the lender in the event of non-payment. |
Guarantor | A person who agrees to pay the loan if the applicant is unable to pay. |
Mortgage | A loan for a house or other property, repaid in instalments over a long period of time, such as 20 or 30 years. |
Credit rating | History of paying back borrowed money. |
APR | The annual rate charged on a loan. |
Hire purchase | Allows a person to use a product while they are paying it off. |
Leasing | Using goods for a short period of time without ever owning them (renting). |
Debt | A sum of money that is owed or overdue. |
Arrears | An account where payments are late or unpaid. |